Care Assistant - Solihull - £12.21 per hour

Care Wizard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upward Care is seeking a compassionate support worker to assist people with learning disabilities in a home setting in South Birmingham. You will help tenants with daily living tasks, participate in activities, and promote safety and wellbeing as part of a friendly team.

Experience is valued but not essential; a full training program will be provided and you will work toward a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Nominally 40 hours weekly with shifts to cover care needs.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with people in a care setting.
• Proven experience with people with learning disabilities is preferred.
• Strong numeracy and literacy to complete records and basic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with daily living activities.
• Support participation in activities and outings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to person-centred care.

Skills

Care experience

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced support worker? Do you support people with learning disabilities in a home setting? If so, then we want you!

Overview

Are you an experienced support worker? Do you support people with learning disabilities in a home setting? If so, then we want you!

The Upward Care team is looking for people who are friendly, positive, and genuinely passionate about supporting others. You will play a key role in offering a person-centred service and ensuring the safety of everyone in our care as part of a kind and supportive team with roles based in South Birmingham. You will be able to support our tenants to enjoy a range of activities, including cooking, shopping and other daily living skills and days out featuring walks and lunches.

To Be Considered For This Role You Will Need

• To be passionate about working with people in a care setting
• To have proven experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a work setting or by caring for a friend or relative
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills to complete basic calculations, undertake tasks such as shopping for residents, and maintain accurate records

Further training will be available to help enhance your skills. This role will require you to have a QCF Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent. If you do not already have this qualification, we will fund this for you as well as your training as long as you are willing to work towards obtaining this on appointment.

Working Hours

Nominally 40 hours per week, subject to achievement of goals and objectives and the covering of vacant shifts.

Requirements

Experience is advantageous but not necessary. A full programme of training will be offered to candidates who have the ability and enthusiasm to learn with a view to obtaining relevant QCF or equivalent vocational qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities with full training.

Company Profile

Upward Care provides care and support to people who have an assessed care and support need and may have but not limited to:

• A mental health diagnosis
• A physical disability
• An acquired brain injury