Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Community Care; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform and PPE

Structured staff support and career

Out of Hours support

Full training provided

Paid Shadowing

Refer a friend payment

Job summary

Radis Community Care at Cullum Road, IP33 3PB, is seeking a Part Time Support Worker for its Extra Care scheme to assist elderly residents with mobility and daily activities, helping them maintain independence.

The role involves personal care, aiding residents to dining areas and social spaces, and supporting engagement in activities while upholding dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Part-time role with 16+ hours per week, mornings and late shifts.
• Willingness to assist residents with personal care and mobility to promote independence.
• Ability to engage residents in social activities and provide compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly residents in daily activities, including moving safely to dining areas and communal spaces.
• Provide personal care such as washing, dressing, and hygiene as needed.
• Support participation in recreational and social activities, individually or in groups.

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Part Time Support worker to join Radis team at Cullum Road,IP33 3PB.

Cullum Road has 32 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

16+ hours per week, morning and late shifts, alternate weekends. Annual leave and sickness cover available.

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.