Enabling Support Worker -Wall Street, Hereford - £12.75 per hour

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus (£500)

Birthday day off

Staff gift vouchers

Recognition letter

Training package

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Shaftesbury is seeking an Enabling Support Worker for a residential home in Wall Street. You will support residents, follow personalised care plans, and maintain accurate records to ensure high-quality care. The role includes assisting with personal care and medication when needed, and may involve sleep-in shifts.

Training is provided, with rewards such as a welcome bonus, enhanced leave, and staff recognition for outstanding service. A supportive team environment and pension scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check or equivalent (DBS/Disclosure Scotland or Access NI) is required

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement following the person-centred support plan
• Maintain accurate records in line with service requirements
• Assist with personal care and medication support as required
• Cover sleep-in sessions as part of the role

Job description

Enabling Support Worker post at Wall Street, a residential home run by Shaftesbury, the disability charity. The work centres on encouraging residents, taking direction from each person and their personal support plan, and keeping accurate records, with some personal care and medication support. The service specialises in cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury or stroke, and the role includes sleep-in cover. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Provide support and encouragement, taking direction from the person supported and their person-centred support plan
• Maintain accurate records while at work, in line with service requirements
• Administer personal care and medication where required
• Cover sleep-in sessions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or Access NI check

What’s offered

• £500 welcome bonus on completing 12 months' employment (terms apply)
• Birthday day off from annual leave for frontline care staff
• £30 gift voucher for all staff if the service is rated good by CQC, or £50 if outstanding
• Recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team, and gift vouchers up to £50 for going above and beyond
• Training package for all staff
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme