Care & Support Worker

New Outlook Housing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Outlook Housing in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Care & Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with complex needs at our 39 Silverbirch Road property. You will deliver personal care, assist with daily activities, meals and documentation, and support activities while working as part of a caring team.

A flexible, proactive approach and strong communication are essential. Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, be able to work 35 hours per week, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a care & support worker.
• Ability to work 35 hours per week and across shift patterns including sleep-ins.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; caring and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Administer medication as required.
• Support with person-centred planning and maintain records.
• Assist with activities, shopping, meals, and domestic tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

A position has opened for an experienced Care & Support Worker. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude, who can build effective relationships with the people we support, their families, and colleagues.

You should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and should demonstrate a caring, compassionate nature alongside a strong work ethic. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team while also being confident and capable when lone working. The ability to remain flexible, proactive, and person-centred in your approach is essential.

Duties include providing personal care, administering medication, support with person-centred planning, maintaining records and documentation, assisting with activities/shopping, support with meal preparation, and domestic tasks where required.

39 Silverbirch Road is a CQC registered property that provides 24-hour specialist care and support to vulnerable adults aged 18-65 with a sensory impairment, and other complex needs.

You must have at least 2 year’s previous experience in a care & support worker role.New Outlook does not offer sponsorship, or a transfer of sponsorship from another company.You must be able to work 35 hours per week without visa restrictions.You must be able to work shifts, including sleep-in shift when allocated. The set rota and shift pattern that you would be expected to work to is: 8am-3pm, 2pm to 9pm and 3pm-10pm which includes a sleep-in shift 10pm-7am, and the early shift 7am-2pm the following day. The rota covers weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.