Care & Support Worker

About the Role

Were looking for caring, positive people to join our team at 22 Argyll Street, Ryde for 35 hours per week and help us provide personalised, high quality support to the residents and individuals who use our services.Youll be working with a diverse group of people, including older adults, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, people with mental health needs and those with more complex support requirements.

As a Care & Support Worker, youll be part of a supportive team delivering care across our supported housing schemes, extra care services and within the local community. Youll provide care and support in line with individual care plans, helping people to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.

This is a hands on role that requires flexibility. Youll be expected to work evenings and weekends where required and may undertake sleep in duties or take part in an on call rota. The role also involves physically demanding tasks, including moving and handling, and responding calmly in emergency situations.

Our CQC registered office is in Newport, but your role will take you across the Island, supporting people in their homes and in our schemes, including Freshwater, Ryde and the Bay area.

About you

Youre compassionate, patient and committed to making a positive difference to peoples lives. Youre comfortable working in a CQC regulated care environment and understand the importance of safeguarding, dignity and person centred support.

You will need:

A caring and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships

The ability to deliver care and support in line with individual care plans, promoting independence, choice and inclusion

An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with confidence following procedures and reporting concerns

The ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations

A commitment to equality, dignity and anti discriminatory pract...