This part-time support worker post sits in the Care & Support service at Southern Housing, which delivers CQC regulated care in supported housing schemes, extra care services and the wider community. The work centres on hands-on support in line with individual care plans, helping people live independently while protecting their dignity, choice and inclusion. Shifts can include evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and on-call, and the role involves moving and handling. No previous care experience is needed, as full training is given, but an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide care and support in line with individual care plans
- Help people live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
- Deliver care across supported housing schemes, extra care services and in the local community
- Work evenings and weekends where required
- Undertake sleep-in duties or take part in an on-call rota
- Carry out moving and handling tasks
- Respond calmly in emergency situations
- Maintain accurate records and reports
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Caring, empathetic approach and ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Delivering care in line with individual care plans, promoting independence, choice and inclusion
- Understanding of safeguarding, following procedures and reporting concerns
- Staying calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations
- Commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
Other
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on-call rotas
- Comfortable working in a CQC regulated care environment
- Basic IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports
Nice to have
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
What’s offered
- Full training and support provided
- Opportunities to grow and develop within the housing sector
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
