Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nat West Cushon Pension

Free uniform and PPE

Fully structured support for all Radis

Out of Hours support

Full training provided at no cost

Paid Shadowing

Refer a friend payment

Mandatory refresher training - PAID

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking a Full Time Support Worker for Freeman Court, Chelmsford. The role involves assisting elderly residents in an Extra Care setting, including personal care, mobility and promoting independence in daily routines.

The position offers a mix of morning and late shifts, alternate weekends, and sickness/annual leave cover. Radis provides full training, pension, uniforms, and progression opportunities at an established care provider.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to elder care.
• Ability to support personal care and mobility while promoting dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene and dressing.
• Help residents move safely to dining areas and communal spaces.
• Support participation in social and recreational activities, individually or in groups.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and respect in daily care.

Skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Full Time Support Worker to join our team based at Freeman Court in Chelmsford.

Freeman Court has 65 one and two bedroom apartments designed to help local residents to retain as much independence and control over their lives as possible.

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 independence, choice, dignity, and respect, consistently delivering care to the highest standard.

Benefits for the Role

• Nat West Cushon Pension
• 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)
• Mandatory refresher training - PAID

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.

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