Support Worker (Extra care) Waking Nights

Radis Community Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community care provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to assist residents with personal care and promote independence. This is a key role on Thursday and Friday nights (9 PM to 7 AM) requiring compassion and dedication. Ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults in their homes.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Engagement in recreational and social activities to promote mental and physical stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Support participation in physical and mental recreational activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Personal care support

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a WAKING NIGHT 9PM TO 7AM Thursday and Friday night Support Worker to join our team based in Petypher House Extra Care Scheme in Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13.

About Petypher House

Petypher House is situated in Kingston Bagpuize village, approximately 6 miles from Abingdon. The development was built in 2016 and consists of 45 apartments, both 1 and 2 bedroom properties are available for rent, shared ownership and leasehold. The development boasts a number of facilities such as a hairdressing salon, restaurant, therapy room, IT room, cinema room and coordinated activities from bingo, knit and natter and IT classes.

Our care approach

Our carers strive to help people we support to retain as much independence as possible, for as long as possible and are on-site 24/7. Support is tailored to the needs of each person, provided within the comfort and privacy of their own flat and can range from a little help daily to support throughout the day and night time.

Role and responsibilities

The role will require you to assist people we support with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing. You will have the opportunity to take part in physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities, both individually and as a group. The role is to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the best standards of care.

• Provide personal care support (washing, dressing, hygiene) as needed.
• Support residents to participate in physical and mental stimulation through recreational and social activities.
• Promote independence, dignity and respect in all care interactions.

Shift details

Shift times: 9pm–7am on Thursdays and Fridays. Extra hours available to cover holidays.

At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role.

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 people including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet 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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