Support Worker (Weekends Only) - Extra Care

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Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks dedicated Support Workers for their Extra Care Scheme in Newton-le-Willows. You will support elderly individuals with physical frailty, assisting with personal care and engaging residents in activities. This role offers competitive pay of £12.66 per hour for weekend shifts and comes with full training and benefits including a mileage allowance and NEST pension.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Full training provided

Mileage allowance

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to engage residents in physical and mental stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly individuals with physical frailty.
• Assist with personal care activities.
• Engage residents in recreational and social activities.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Respect

Job description

Are you considering a career in Care/Support Work? Or are you an experienced Carer/Support Worker who believes in showing qualities of kindness, compassion, and respect? Joining the Radis family means sharing our belief in the quality of support that we provide. We call these beliefs our 'Values'. Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do to ensure our role always makes a positive impact on people’s lives.

Radis Community Care is looking for dedicated and resilient individuals to work in our Heald Farm Court Extra Care scheme in Newton-le-Willows. If you want to be part of our Radis family, here is how you can do so…

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will support elderly individuals who are finding it difficult to cope due to physical frailty. Your role is to enable them to maintain their individuality and vital independence. You will assist with moving residents to dining areas for meals, communal areas for social activities, and to their bedrooms and bathrooms upon request.

You will help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, and dressing, always respecting privacy and dignity. You will also have the opportunity to engage residents in physical and mental stimulation through recreational and social activities, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.

This role requires a kind smile and supportive words, even on challenging days!

Shifts

DAYS - every weekend only

Shift pattern:

• Week 1: 12.5 hours
• Week 2: 13.5 hours

Pay Rates

Weekend Days: £12.66 per hour

Benefits for the Role

• Full and Part-time hours available
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for all 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
• Refer a friend bonus (unlimited payments, 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 and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We focus on supporting individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities.

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

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

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