Social Care Graduate

Additional Resources; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in the West Midlands is seeking a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to join their team. This full-time role involves providing person-centred care to young adults with complex disabilities, including assistance with personal care, decision-making, and social engagement. The ideal candidate will have some experience in care or be a recent graduate in Health & Social Care. This role offers a competitive salary of £29,900 and various benefits including training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

On-site parking

Casual dress

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Care Graduate or similar role.
• Proficient in English for communication and record keeping.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care routines according to care plans.
• Encourage decision-making and independence.
• Accompany residents to health appointments.

Skills

Communication

Personal Care Assistance

Record Keeping

Decision Making

Education

Health & Social Care Degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supports young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900 including 6 sleep-in and benefits plus overtime at £12.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at £90 per night.

The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Social Care Graduate, Health care graduate, Graduate Support Worker, Graduate Care Worker, Graduate Care Assistant, Graduate Keyworker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Ideally, you will have prior care experience, but we also welcome applications from recent Health & Social Care graduates.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping .
• Must have valid UK driving licence.
• Must hold right to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

What s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

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