Support Worker

Medirest Signature; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Support Worker in a residential facility aimed at helping individuals aged 55 and over maintain their independence. This role includes assisting with personal care, medication, and meal preparation, while supporting residents in engaging with their community. Various shift options are available, along with numerous benefits including paid annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to WeCare App for 24/7 GP Consultation

NEST Pension

Paid Annual Leave

Full Induction Training supplied

Career progression opportunities

Paid Shadowing in the field

Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments)

Mandatory refresher training covered

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elderly or disabled individuals is preferred.
• Compassionate and caring attitude is essential.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Support residents in engaging with the local community through activities and outings.
• Help maintain a safe and clean living environment for residents.

Skills

Personal care support

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Community engagement

Household support

Job description

Are you a caring individual living in the Reading area looking for a role where you can give back to those living in your community? We are recruiting for a Support workers to join our the team in Huntley Place.

Located in Reading, Berkshire, Huntley Place has 73 apartments designed to help local residents aged 55 and over to retain as much independence and control over their lives as possible. Residents benefit from easy access to nearby shops and restaurants but can also enjoy their social pursuits in a safe and secure environment, with on-site facilities including a communal lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, activities room and hairdressing salon.

What will I be doing as a Support Worker?

As a Support Worker you will be working with residents to live independently within the service and local community by

• Supporting with personal care tasks including washing, dressing etc..
• Supporting with medication administration
• Supporting with meal preparation
• Supporting with accessing the local community e.g., Shopping, activities, trips
• Supporting with day-to-day household duties
• Supporting with any other day routines our clients have

Benefits for the Role

• Full or Part time hours available
• Access to WeCare App for 24/7 GP Consultation, Get fit programs, mental well-being support, financial guidance and legal guidance
• NEST Pension
• Paid Annual Leave
• Full Induction Training supplied
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid Shadowing in the field
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments) Subject to conditions
• We will pay for mandatory refresher training

Shifts Available

The successful candidate would be able to work the following shift patterns as well as alternate weekends.

• 0700 - 1430
• 0700- 1300
• 1430 -2200
• 1430 - 1900

At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role, R adis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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