Adult Support Workers

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist young adults and adults facing various challenges. This role is pivotal in ensuring the well-being and safety of service users, requiring strong conflict resolution and communication skills. Workers will engage in both ad-hoc and long-term assignments, providing a solution-based service with the support of a 24/7 on-call system. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary experience, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Ad-hoc and long-term assignments

Fast-track registration

24/7 on-call service

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable adults and young adults.
• Ability to manage complex situations with a calm demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to maintain a safe and stable environment.
• Assist service users in developing independence and skills.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Solution-Driven Approach

Education

Valid UK Right To Work

12+ Months Experience in Similar Role

Enhanced DBS

Job description

We are aiming to speak with skilled & experienced Support Workers for young adults and adults who are ready & able to assist with a varied load case, all with varied complexities.

Our Workers will be expected to provide knowledge, experience, assistance & support to maintain a safe & stable environment, with the well-being of our service users at heart.

The Adults and Young Adults may be subjected to some/all of the below risk factors:

• Domestic Abuse
• Self-Harm
• Absent Guardians
• Mental Health
• Living With Disabilities
• Communication Barriers/Non-English Speakers
• Isolation

Conflict resolution is crucial to this role. We need to ensure our workers are solution-driven, with great communication skills, to maintain a calm, professional & caring approach, whilst in hostile situations & environments.

You may be required to demonstrate to parents how things should be done, then support them until they can do these things on their own.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Valid UK Right To Work with 12+ Months Experience in a similar role
• Full CV inc. Employment History (Any Breaks Longer Than 2 Weeks Must Be Accounted For)
• Enhanced DBS (Vulnerable Children & Adults), Registered on the Update Service. (Carepro will aim to assist with this should you have any difficulty).
• Five Years Practical Reference History

Why You Should Apply:

• Ad-hoc and or long-term assignments
• Solution Based Service
• Fast-track registration
• True 24/7 on-call service