Support Worker - Extra Care

Radis Group; Telford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to elderly residents in a supportive environment. As a Support Worker at an innovative Extra Care Scheme, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those who need assistance. You'll help maintain their dignity and independence while engaging them in meaningful activities. This role offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Embrace the chance to be part of a caring family that values respect and kindness.

Benefits

Free uniform

Mileage allowance

Paid shadowing

NEST pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Structured support for new starters

Full training provided

Out of hours support

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles, focusing on kindness and support.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents with mobility and personal care.
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Respect

Mobility Assistance

Personal Care

Recreational Activities

Education

Care Certificate

Dementia Training

End of Life Training

Tools

PPE

Job description

Days and Nights Available

Full-time and part-time hours available - alternate weekend working is essential.

Join Our Care Team

Are you considering a career in care? Or are you an experienced carer who values kindness, compassion, and respect? Joining the Radis family means sharing our belief in the quality of care we provide. These beliefs are our 'Values' and are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our role makes a positive impact on people's lives.

About Radis Community Care

Radis Community Care is seeking dedicated and resilient individuals to work at our new Extra Care Scheme, Stirchley House in Telford. 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 is to help them maintain their individuality and independence by assisting with mobility, personal care, and daily activities, always respecting their privacy and dignity.

You will also engage residents in physical and mental stimulation through recreational and social activities, always with kindness and support, even on challenging days.

Benefits of the Role

• Pay Rates:
• Weekdays: £11.82/hour
• Weekend Days: £12.12/hour
• Nights: £12.62/hour

• Full and part-time hours available
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for new starters
• Out of hours support
• Full training, including 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 scheme
• Refer a friend bonus (subject to conditions)
• Mandatory refresher training paid for

About Radis

Established 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 and remain part of their local communities.

Our services include care for the elderly and individuals with physical or learning disabilities, tailored to meet each person's 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 sections of the community.

• To apply, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. Evidence of immigration status will be required during the recruitment process.