Support Worker

Radis Community Care; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Radis Community Care's Extra Care scheme at Newmarket is seeking a Part Time Support Worker. The role involves assisting older people with mobility, personal care, meals, and social activities to promote independence within a safe environment.

Shifts include mornings, evenings and nights with alternate weekends; 20 hours per week plus cover for sickness and holidays. You'll work with a dedicated on-site team to support residents across living apartments.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly residents with mobility to dining areas, communal spaces, and back to rooms.
• Provide personal care activities including washing, hygiene, and dressing.
• Encourage participation in recreational and social activities.

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Part Time Support Worker to join the team at Childwick House, Newmarket.

Childwick House has 24 one and two-bedroom apartments for older people wanting to retain an independent lifestyle, while having the reassurance of a familiar and dedicated care team on site.

This will be a mix of morning, late and night shifts, alternate weekends. 20hours per week, plus sickness and annual leave cover., As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, your primary responsibility is to assist elderly individuals who are experiencing physical frailty, helping them maintain as much independence as possible. This includes supporting people we support with restricted mobility by aiding them in moving safely to dining areas for meals, communal spaces for social engagement, and back to the privacy of their own rooms when requested.

The role will require you to assist people we support with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing. You will have the opportunity to take part in physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with people, both individually and as a group.

The core aim of this role is to promote

Radis Community Care was established in 2001 and has grown to become a leading provider of community based Social Care and support, employing over 2500 staff and supporting nearly 4000 vulnerable adults and children who live with a range of different health needs in England and Wales. This could include Dementia, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability.

We tailor to meet people we supports individual needs, our care ranges from Live-In Care, Extra Care, Visiting Care, Supported Living and Nurse Lead care.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.