Support Worker - Extra Care

TN United Kingdom; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Worker, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly residents. This role involves providing essential support for daily activities, ensuring dignity and respect while promoting independence. With flexible part-time shifts and a focus on personal growth, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to high standards of care. Enjoy numerous benefits including training opportunities, career progression, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a positive community impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Blue Light card

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Structured support for new starters

Paid shadowing

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in maintaining independence and dignity.
• Assist with personal care activities and promote well-being.

Skills

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Care Certificate

Dementia Training

Job description

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Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Support Worker/Care Assistant to join our team based at Willowmere Extra Care Service, Middlewich.

Days and Nights

Part-time roles with working every other weekend as part of your rota

Pay Rates: £12.30 Days, £12.60 Weekends, Waking Nights £13.30 per hour, and Bank Holidays £1 per hour uplift.

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, personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and supporting their participation in recreational and social activities to promote mental and physical well-being.

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

Benefits

• Blue Light card
• Full-time & 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
• Paid via BACS every 4 weeks
• Referral bonuses (conditions apply)
• Paid mandatory refresher training

Shifts

7:00am - 11:00am

7:00am - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 10:00pm

10:00pm - 8:00am

Monday to Friday & alternate weekends

About Radis

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

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

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