Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Community Care; Acle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform and PPE

Training provided

Career progression

Out of Hours support

Refer a friend

Job summary

Radis Community Care are looking for a Full Time Support worker to join the Radis Team at Swallowtal Place, Norwich. Swallowtail Place offers a collection of modern one and two-bedroom apartments for people aged 55 and over, designed to support independent living within a welcoming community.

This role involves assisting with mobility, personal care and supporting residents in dining areas and social spaces, with a mix of morning and late shifts, alternate weekends and cover for sickness and

Qualifications

• Assist elderly individuals with mobility and daily living tasks.
• Provide personal care such as washing, dressing and hygiene.
• Encourage participation in social activities and recreation.
• Ensure dignity, choice and respect in all care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to meals and communal spaces.
• Deliver care and assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Record observations and report changes to the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Full Time Support worker to join the Radis Team at Swallowtal Place, Norwich.

Swallowtail Place offers a collection of modern one and two-bedroom apartments for people aged 55 and over, designed to support independent living within a welcoming community.

This will be a mix of morning and late shifts, alternate weekends, plus sickness and annual leave cover.

At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role.

About the role

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

choice,

dignity, and

respect, consistently delivering care to the highest standard.

Benefits for the Role

Free uniform and PPE

Fully structured support for all Radis staff available with excellent career progression

Out of Hours support

Full training provided at no additional cost to yourself.

Paid Shadowing

Refer a friend payment

(Subject to conditions)

About Radis

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.