Support Worker - Extra Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

NatWest Pension

Uniform provided

Career progression

Training provided

Shadowing paid

Refer a friend

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking dedicated Support Workers for their Extra Care Scheme at The Cannons in Essex. Roles include mornings and late shifts with weekend rotation, assisting elderly residents to stay as independent as possible.

You will help with mobility, personal care and social activities, aiming to preserve dignity and respect in every interaction. Training provided and career progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work morning and late shifts.
• Availability for weekend shifts on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility to dining areas and communal spaces.
• Provide personal care including washing, hygiene and dressing.
• Support residents with social and recreational activities, individually or in groups.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and respect in care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dignity

Respect

Teamwork

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for Full Time and Part Time Support worker to join the Radis Teamin our Extra Care Scheme, The Cannons.

The Cannons extra care scheme in Essex contains one and two bedroom apartments, set within a spectacular, late-Georgian building.

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

Must be available for 7AM start.

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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