This Care & Support Worker post sits in Southern Housing's Care & Support service, delivering CQC-regulated care across supported housing, extra care and community services. The work is person-centred support delivered to individual care plans, helping people live as independently as possible. It is hands-on and varied, supporting older people and people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health or complex needs, with evenings, weekends and sleep-in or on-call rotas. No experience is needed as full training is given, but a vehicle with business use insurance is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and support plans
- Support people to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
- Support older people, people with learning disabilities and autism, people with mental health needs and people with complex support needs
- Carry out moving and handling duties
- Work evenings and weekends where required
- Take part in sleep-in and on-call rotas where required
- Work across schemes and services in Freshwater, Ryde, Newport and the Bay area
- Maintain accurate records and reports
Qualifications
- Willingness and ability to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care and complete required training
Skills & knowledge
- Clear communication with residents, colleagues and professionals
- Caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting others
- Person-centred approach that promotes independence, choice, inclusion and dignity
- Building positive, professional relationships
- Staying calm in emergencies and responding professionally to challenging situations
- Basic IT skills and accurate record keeping
Checks & eligibility
- Vehicle with business use insurance
Other
- Adaptable, flexible approach to work and individual needs
- Working effectively as part of a team while maintaining professional boundaries
- Commitment to equality, anti-discriminatory practice and safeguarding responsibilities
What’s offered
- Full training and support
- Opportunities to grow and develop
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
