Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community care is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Leyland. This role involves assisting elderly residents with personal care and mobility, ensuring their dignity and independence are maintained. With a focus on kindness and respect, you will help create a positive impact in their lives. The company offers flexible working hours, excellent career progression opportunities, and comprehensive training programs. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Structured support for new starters

Out of Hours support

Paid shadowing in the field

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

NEST Pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for elderly residents.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents with personal care and mobility.
• Participate in recreational activities to enhance residents' well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Mobility Assistance

Personal Care

Social Activities Facilitation

Education

Care Certificate

Dementia Training

End of Life Training

Tools

PPE

Mileage Allowance

Job description

Increased Pay Rates:

• Days: £12.40
• Weekends: £12.70
• Nights: £13.40
• Bank Holidays: £1 per hour uplift

Part-time hours are available, with alternate weekend working being essential.

Are you considering a career in Care?

Or are you an experienced Carer who believes in showing qualities of kindness, compassion, and respect? Joining the Radis family means sharing our belief in the quality of care we provide. These beliefs are our 'Values', which are at the heart of everything we do to ensure our roles make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Radis Community Care is currently looking for dedicated and resilient individuals in Leyland. If you want to be part of our Radis family, here’s how you can join us…

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will support elderly residents who find it difficult to cope due to physical frailty. Your role will be to help them maintain their individuality and independence, assisting with mobility, personal care, and social activities, always with kindness and respect.

You will support residents with activities such as moving to dining areas, communal spaces, and bedrooms, and assist with personal hygiene, washing, and dressing, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained. You will also participate in recreational and social activities with residents, contributing to their mental and physical stimulation.

This role requires a compassionate approach, even on challenging days.

Benefits of the role

• Full and 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
• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes
• Paid shadowing in the field
• Paid via BACS every 4 weeks
• NEST Pension
• Refer a Friend scheme with unlimited payments (subject to conditions)
• Funding for mandatory refresher training

About Radis

Founded in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown into 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.

Our services include care for the elderly, and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities, tailored to individual needs, ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, short or long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applicants from all community sections.

• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK, with evidence of immigration status requested during recruitment.