Support Workers x2 - The Adelaide

Job Posted: 29 November 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata (Actual salary 21hrs 4A: £14,070, 28hrs 4A: £14,293.05 per annum)
• Industries: Health & Social Care

21 and 28 hours per week available

Do you want to work in a welcoming environment full of fun and laughter?

At the Adelaide, our teams work hard to support individuals to live happy, fulfilled, and independent lives. Our work focuses on enabling people, so every single day on site is filled with positive challenge and reward as we support people on their journey to recovery.

The Adelaide is a purpose-built Resource Centre situated in Ryde. It has 24 single rooms spread over two floors which are accessible by both stairs and a large passenger lift.

We are a reablement service offering support to people on discharge from hospital, allowing them to regain independence. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission, offering a high standard of care by trained and experience staff in a comfortable environment. We have a positive approach to person centred care and promotion of independence and work closely with Health and Social Care professionals to maintain client’s wellbeing.

We offer many services to our clients including:

-  Nutritionally balanced meals are provided.

-  Access to chiropody and bathing facilities.

- Stimulating leisure activities including outings, seasonal events, indoor entertainment, and the occasional party.

-  A shop stocking a range of toiletries, confectionery, and other useful items.

As a Support Worker at the Adelaide Resource Centre, you will provide reablement support and longer-term care by promoting daily living skills in order for our clients to live as independently as possible. You will play a vital part in giving personal care, emotional support, and encouragement to meet the needs and wishes of individuals that is in line with their bespoke plans, whilst contributing to a homely atmosphere and share our focus on delivering a person-centre approach in all that you achieve.

To be successful in this enriching role, you will be undertaking the following duties:

- Encourage service users to achieve their own aspirations independently.

- Follow the specific goal / support plans and update colleagues to ensure our care and support is relevant and appropriate.

- Provide personal care including washing, un/dressing, moving people safely, toileting and support with meals in accordance with the Intimate Care Protocol and in line with best practice ensuring dignity and respect are always maintained.

Our ethos of ‘Reablement’ is always striving for our clients to optimise their independence ‘working with people to achieve their own goals not for them’.

So why join us at #TeamIWC? Well, being a part of the Adelaide is more than just a job, it is a vocation. We believe in investing in our staff to build a stronger service and you will have learning and development opportunities as well as access to a host of staff benefits as listed in our disclaimer

 Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)