Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to the elderly, helping them maintain their independence and dignity. You'll engage in personal care, assist with mobility, and participate in recreational activities, all while fostering a positive and encouraging environment. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a supportive team that values kindness and respect in care.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression

Fully structured support for new starters

Mileage Allowance for Cars & Bikes

Paid Shadowing in the field

NEST Pension

Refer a friend payment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to elderly individuals.
• Understanding of privacy and dignity in care.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents with personal care activities.
• Assist with mobility and participation in social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Personal Care

Communication

Physical Assistance

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

PPE

Job description

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 that you will share our belief in the quality of care that we provide. We call these beliefs our 'Values'. Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do to ensure that our role always makes a positive impact to people’s lives.

Rowan Village, Meir, Stoke-on-Trentand also West End Village in Stoke are looking for dedicated and resilient people like you.If you want to be part of our Radis family then this is how you can be…

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme you will be supporting the elderly who are finding it difficult to cope due to physical frailty, enabling them to maintain their individuality and vital independence. You’ll help residents with restricted mobility to move to dining areas at meal times, communal areas for social activities and to the privacy of their bedrooms and bathrooms at their request.

You’ll help them with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing – this will mean you’ll understand the importance of privacy and dignity – so important to everyone. You will have the opportunity to take part in physical and mental stimulation by being a part of the recreational and social activities with residents, and as a group.

And always with a kind smile and a supportive word, even when sometimes a day is challenging!

Part time - up to 30 hours a week

Pay Rates - £12.50 weedays, £12.80 weekend days, £13.30 nights

working on alternate weekends as part of rota

• Full time hours available
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression
• Fully structured support for all new starters available
• Full Out of Hours support
• full training, working towards Care Certificate, Dementia, End of life and other training courses.
• In-depth online & Office based training
• Mileage Allowance for Cars & Bikes
• Paid Shadowing in the field
• You get paid by BACS every 4 weeks
• NEST Pension
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments) Subject to conditions
• We will pay for mandatory refresher training

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities.

We care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user’s individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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