Support Worker - Extra Care

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team in Cardiff. In this rewarding role, you will assist elderly residents in maintaining their independence and dignity while providing essential personal care. Your responsibilities will include helping residents with mobility, engaging them in social activities, and promoting their well-being. With a commitment to high standards of care, this position offers excellent career progression opportunities and structured support for new starters. Join a leading provider of community-based social care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Structured support for new starters

Paid shadowing in the field

Payment for mandatory refresher training

Unlimited 'Refer a Friend' payments

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting elderly residents with physical frailty.
• Ability to assist with personal care activities.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in maintaining independence.
• Assist with mobility and personal care activities.

Skills

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Recreational Engagement

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Support Worker at Radis Community Care

Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team based in Cardiff.

Note: We are unable to consider sponsorship for this role at this time.

Shifts

• 06:45 - 14:00
• 06:45 - 19:00
• 15:45 - 23:00

About the Role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will primarily support elderly residents who are experiencing physical frailty, helping them maintain independence. Responsibilities include assisting residents with mobility, helping them move to dining and communal areas, and supporting personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, and dressing. You will also engage residents in recreational and social activities to promote their well-being.

The role emphasizes promoting residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect while delivering high standards of care.

Benefits

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes
• Full or part-time hours available
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for new starters
• Out of hours support
• Training towards Care Certificate, Dementia, End of Life, and other courses
• Online and office-based training
• Paid shadowing in the field
• Unlimited 'Refer a Friend' payments, subject to conditions
• Payment for mandatory refresher training

About Radis Community Care

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care is a leading provider of community-based social care for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We support individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities, offering services ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, tailored to individual needs.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

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Created on 10/05/2025 by TN, United Kingdom