Care and Support Worker

Wrekin Housing Group; Wombourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Paid Carer’s leave

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Wrekin Housing Group is seeking a part-time Care and Support Worker for Maywood, Planks Lane, Wombourne. You will provide care and support to residents, including personal care, shopping, meal prep and social activities, while maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions.

The role offers 15 hours per week at £13.15 per hour, with a fixed-term maternity cover. A DBS check is required and the role is based on site in WV5 8AR.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, shopping, cleaning and laundry assistance.
• Support residents with social activities and meal preparation.
• Assist with medication management and chaperone where needed.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Dignity

Job description

Job IntroductionPosition: Care and Support WorkerLocation: Maywood, Planks Lane, Wombourne, WV5 8ARHours: 15 Hours Per WeekContract: Part time / Fixed term for 6 months (covering maternity leave)Salary: £13.15 Per HourAre you seeking a new challenge that lets you shine with your caring and compassionate nature? If you are looking to build a meaningful career rather than just finding your next job, we would love to hear from you!Maywood:Maywood has 52 Apartments where we support 17 individuals with varying needs. The tenants at Maywood like the bingo, live music, active gardening club, indoor bowling, craft activities, they live going to the pub for Lunch and outing to garden centre they enjoy fish and chip suppers.we support with personal care, shopping, cleaning, laundry, social, medication management, meal prep, Chaperone.We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate that they up hold our values, to ensure that the services to our customers are excellent. As a Housing and Assistant, you will bring the below values and behaviours.Caring - Placing individuals at the heart of the care, ensuring services are delivered with empathy, dignity, respect, inclusivity and integrity at all timesCompassion - Requires a level of consideration, patience, empathy and understanding towards others people’s situation and their needsCommunication - Always listen carefully, speak to people and act in a way that the person can understandCourage - Not to be fearful of trying new things to improve the quality of care and raise any concerns proactivelyCommitment - Provide a positive environment, with flexible and a proactive approach to our customer’s needs, helping to make each day special. Working collaboratively with colleagues and be accountable for providing services that make a positive difference to people’s lives.If you are a caring, compassionate person, with good communication skills, and committed to delivering quality care and support services, then this could be the career opportunity for you!Further details of the role, responsibilities and requirements are available in the Job description and Person Specification attached. Benefits:In return, we offer you a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team of experienced mentors and peers, ensuring you thrive throughout your career.Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoringEnhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leaveFree onsite parkingPaid Carer’s leaveYou will have access to our comprehensive training platformAccess to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinationsAccess to our discounts and cashback app Rainly from day oneAccess to Blue Light DiscountAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeLong service recognition schemeAbout Us:We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:Own it – make it happenImprove it - move things forward.Live it – show understanding and compassionWe’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.Our Inclusive Culture:The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.ShireLiving offers the perfect lifestyle choice for over 55s looking to embrace retirement and plan for a hassle-free, comfortable and secure future, we support our residents to live their best life possible by promoting their personal development and independence.Recruitment process:To apply for this role,If you need any support with submitting your application, please email: [e-mail] date: Friday 4th September 2026This role requires an Enhanced DBS CheckThis position does not offer sponsorship, and successful candidates will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK.*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.Care and Support WorkerSalary £13.15 - £13.15Frequency HourlyJob Reference wrekinhousinggroup/TP/8010/777Contract Type Part Time / Fixed TermClosing Date 4 September, 2026Job Category ShirelivingBusiness Unit Care and SupportLocation Maywood Planks Lane Wombourne, WV5 8AR, United KingdomPosted on 21 August, 2026