Care & Support Worker post in the Care & Support service at Southern Housing's Green Meadows team, covering supported housing schemes, extra care and community support across the Island. The work is personalised care delivered to individual care plans, helping people to live as independently as possible with dignity and choice. The caseload spans older adults, people with learning disabilities or autism and people with mental health needs, with evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins and on‑call duties. No previous experience is needed as training is provided, but an Enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver personalised care and support in line with individual care plans
- Help people to live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
- Support people in their homes, supported housing schemes and extra care services across the Island
- Support people with wellbeing, safety and daily living
- Carry out moving and handling tasks
- Work evenings and weekends, including sleep‑ins and on‑call rotas, where required
- Respond calmly to emergencies
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns
- Keep accurate records and reports
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Caring, empathetic approach and ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Ability to deliver care in line with individual care plans
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations
- Commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins and on‑call rotas
- Basic IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports
What’s offered
- Full training and support provided
- Opportunity to grow and develop within the housing sector
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