Support Worker post at Sherwood House, a registered care home in Linby run by Nottingham Community Housing Association, supporting 19 older residents. The work centres on helping residents live independently while respecting their choices, covering personal care, medication and support plans. Shifts run on a 24-hour rota including weekends and bank holidays, with paid waking nights and some bank roles on offer. Driving is highly desirable given the village location, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead and coordinate shifts to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
- Support residents with daily living, personal care and community activities
- Coordinate health, social care and community appointments
- Promote residents' independence, choice and wellbeing
- Administer and record medication to agreed procedures
- Keep support plans, risk assessments and daily records up to date
- Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Guide care assistants and support workers during shifts
- Maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming home environment
- Respond to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns
- Carry out moving and handling tasks and manage risk
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of age-related health needs
- Customer-focused, friendly approach to care
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Other
- Willing to work rota patterns including weekends, bank holidays and waking nights
- Comfortable and willing to carry out moving and handling and risk management
- Shares NCHA's CLEAR values
Nice to have
- Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
- Experience in a care role
- Ability to drive
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
What’s offered
- 36.5 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Additional payments for sleep-in shifts
- Bonus paid for waking nights
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development
- Welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Ongoing support from experienced colleagues
- Bank roles for more flexibility
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
