Waking Nights Support Worker

Radis Community Care; Hartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Hartford, UK. The role involves assisting elderly individuals with personal care and promoting their independence. Ideal candidates will have experience working with the elderly and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers a structured support system and full training, with benefits including a pension and free uniforms.

Benefits

NEST Pension

Free uniform and PPE

Fully structured support and career progression

Out of Hours support

Paid Shadowing

Refer a friend payment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care to the elderly.
• Ability to assist with mobility and daily activities.
• Strong communication skills and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly individuals with personal care activities.
• Promote independence and dignity for those supported.
• Engage with individuals in recreational and social activities.

Skills

Assisting with personal care

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join the Radis Team in Poppyfields, St Neots.

Poppyfields in St Neots has 34 one-bedroom properties with access to a wide variety of on-site facilities including a lounge, restaurant, hairdressers, hobbies room and a guest room for visiting friends and family.

This will be 3 nights per week including alternative weekends, plus sickness and annual leave cover.

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

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, your primary responsibility is to assist elderly individuals who are experiencing physical frailty, helping them maintain as much independence as possible. This includes supporting people we support with restricted mobility by aiding them in moving safely to dining areas for meals, communal spaces for social engagement, and back to the privacy of their own rooms when requested.

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 with people, both individually and as a group.

The core aim of this role is to promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect, consistently delivering care to the highest standard.

Benefits for the Role

• NEST Pension
• Free uniform and PPE
• Fully structured support for all Radis staff available with excellent career progression
• Out of Hours support
• Full training provided at no additional cost to yourself.
• Paid Shadowing
• Refer a friend payment (Subject to conditions)
• Mandatory refresher training - PAID

About Radis

Radis Community Care was established in 2001 and has grown to become a leading provider of community based Social Care and support, employing over 2500 staff and supporting nearly 4000 vulnerable adults and children who live with a range of different health needs in England and Wales. This could include Dementia, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability.

We tailor to meet people we supports individual needs, our care ranges from Live-In Care, Extra Care, Visiting Care, Supported Living and Nurse Lead care.

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