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Solihull's Real PCS Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Job summary

Solihull's Real PCS Ltd is seeking caring and reliable Care & Support Workers to provide person-centred care in clients' homes and local communities in Solihull. No prior care experience is required as a comprehensive induction and ongoing support are provided.

Role involves 1:1 support, helping clients maintain independence, and working flexible hours across a two-week rota. Full-time and part-time positions available with a driving licence and own vehicle preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Full induction and training provided.
• Probationary period with opportunities for progression in Adult Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Support access to social and community activities.
• Shop and domestic tasks including housework.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals.
• Support and accompany individuals to appointments.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and risk assessments.
• Report concerns or changes in needs promptly.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Reliability

Patient care

Education

Level 2/3 Adult Care qualifications

Job description

Location: Solihull and surrounding areas

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours:Full-time 30–36 hours per week or Part-time 16–24 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated individuals to join our team as Care & Support Workers, providing person-centred care and support to adults in their own homes and within the local community.

Previous care experience is **not essential**, as a comprehensive induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.

You will predominantly work on a 1:1 basis and will become part of a small, dedicated care team supporting individuals to maintain and develop their independence, achieve their personal goals and participate in activities that are important to them.

Duties will vary according to the individual needs of the people we support and may include:

• Providing personal care and support with daily living tasks
• Supporting individuals to access social and community activities
• Shopping and domestic tasks, including housework
• Meal planning, preparation and cooking
• Supporting and accompanying individuals to appointments
• Promoting choice, independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Following individual care and support plans and risk assessments
• Reporting any concerns or changes in an individual's needs appropriately

Working Hours

Applicants must be available to work flexibly across **Monday to Sunday**, working 4 or 5 days per week on a two-week rota.

The normal rota includes one weekend on and one weekend off.

Working times vary according to the needs of the people we support, with start times from 7:30am and finish times up to 10:30pm.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available:

**Full-time:** 30–36 hours per week

**Part-time:** 16–24 hours per week

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle for work purposes
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work flexibly within the advertised rota, including alternate weekends
• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach
• Reliability and the ability to work responsibly when supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis

**We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.**

Experience and Training

Previous care experience is **not required**.

Successful applicants will receive a full induction and training programme before undertaking unsupervised care and support duties.

Following successful completion of the probationary period, there will also be opportunities to undertake a Level 2 and/or Level 3 qualification in Adult Care.

Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities are available.

Pre-employment Checks

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work checks and an Enhanced DBS check.

The cost of the Enhanced DBS check will be met by the employer.

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