Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Community Care; Costessey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Radis Community Care, a reputable provider of community-based support, seeks a Part-Time Flexible Support Worker at Eden View, St Ives. The ideal candidate will assist elderly residents with personal care, mobility, and promote their independence and dignity. The role includes varied shifts, training opportunities, and support to enhance both care provided and career paths.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Structured support for all new starters

Comprehensive training including Care Certificate

Refer-a-friend scheme with unlimited payments

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or support work is beneficial.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Capability to engage with residents both physically and mentally.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility and access to dining areas, communal spaces, and their bedrooms.
• Support residents with personal care activities.
• Engage residents in physical and mental activities to promote well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time Management

Job description

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Radis Community Care is looking for a Part-Time Flexible Support Worker to support at Eden View, St Ives.

Hours available: 15-20 hours, including mornings and lates, with alternative weekends.

Shifts: 7am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm. Overtime available to support with annual leave and sickness cover.

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will primarily support elderly residents who are experiencing difficulties due to physical frailty, helping them maintain independence. Responsibilities include assisting residents with mobility to access dining areas, communal spaces, and their bedrooms upon request.

The role involves supporting residents with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, and dressing. You will also engage in physical and mental activities with residents, both individually and in groups, to promote well-being.

The aim is to promote residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering high standards of care.

Benefits for the role

• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for all new starters
• Out-of-hours support
• Full training, including Care Certificate, Dementia, End of Life, and other courses
• Comprehensive online and office-based training
• Refer-a-friend scheme with unlimited payments, subject to conditions
• Paid mandatory refresher training

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care is a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. Our focus is on supporting individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities.

We care for a diverse range of service users, including the elderly and those with physical and/or learning disabilities. Our services are tailored to meet individual needs, from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, either short or long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.