Support Worker

£13,988 pa for 20 hours a week (FTE £24,479 pa) + benefits

Isle of Wight - Multiple Sites

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Were looking for caring, positive people to join our team and help us provide personalised, high-quality support to the residents and individuals who use our services.

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.

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 practice

The physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks

Basic IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep in duties and on call rotas

Strong communication skills and the ability to work...