At a Glance
- Tasks: Support elderly individuals in maintaining independence and dignity through personal care and social activities.
- Company: Join Radis Community Care, a leading provider of community-based social care.
- Benefits: Earn £12.80-£13.10 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive full training.
- Other info: Part-time shifts available with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in care.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a desire to support others; no prior experience required.
The predicted salary is between 12.8 - 12.8 £ per hour.
Radis Community Care has an opportunity for Support Workers to join our team based in Heath View Extra Care Service, Congleton. Salary £12.80 per hour on weekdays, £13.10 per hour on weekends.
About the role
As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme you will be predominantly supporting the elderly who are finding it difficult to cope due to physical frailty, enabling them to maintain independence. The role involves aiding the people we support—often with restricted mobility—to move to dining areas at meal times, communal areas for social activities and to the privacy of their bedrooms at their request. The role will require you to assist the 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 the people we support, both individually and as a group. The role is to promote the people we support’s independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the best standards of support.
Benefits for the Role
- Blue Light card
- Part time hours available
- Nat West Cushon Pension
- 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
- Paid Shadowing in the field
- You get paid by BACS every 4 weeks
- Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments) Subject to conditions
- We will pay for mandatory refresher training
Shifts
- 07:30am – 14:30pm
- 13:00pm – 19:00pm
- 14:30pm – 22:00pm
- Monday to Friday & Alternate weekends as part of rota.
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 support a range of people including the elderly and people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet the individual needs of the people we support, our support ranges from brief daily visits to 24‑hour live‑in support 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.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process.
Support Worker - Extra Care employer: Radis
Radis Community Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment for Support Workers at our Heath View Extra Care Service in Congleton. With competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and excellent career progression opportunities, we prioritise the growth and well-being of our staff while fostering a culture of respect and dignity for those we support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, a Blue Light card, and a strong community spirit.
