Support Worker

Black Country Housing Group; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition & attendance rewards

Life assurance & contributory pension

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist tenants in Brockmoor and Brierly Hill. The role involves personal care, housing support, budgeting and accompanying tenants to activities. You will contribute to care plans and maintain accurate records, including medication and daily events.

The position includes weekend duties with shift flexibility and benefits. Applicants should have a driving licence, experience with learning disabilities, and an NVQ2 in Health &

Qualifications

• A full driving licence and the ability to drive.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of those with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how these can be promoted.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop a professional relationship with Tenants and help them to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem.
• Assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.
• Assist with all domestic duties for tenants as necessary.
• Escort tenants to and from outside activities when necessary.
• Be aware of tenants’ individual needs and assist in developing appropriate care and support plans.
• Report any concerns to senior staff without delay.
• Record and maintain accurate information regarding medication, care and daily events.
• undertake sleep-in or waking night duties.

Skills

Driving licence

Learning disabilities experience

Budget management

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Rights of people with learning_disabil

Supporting People & QAF knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Contract: Part Time - 14 hours to include weekends

Location: Brockmoor, Brierly Hill

Hourly Pay:£13.12 per hour

Overview:

Are you someone who loves to make a difference to the lives of others and would love to join a values based organisation? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

Job Description:

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• To develop a professional relationship with Tenants and help them to develop a sense of
  identity and self-esteem.
• To assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.
• To assist with all domestic duties for tenants as necessary.
• To escort tenants to and from outside activities when necessary or required.
• To be aware at all times of tenants’ individual needs and assist in developing appropriate
  care and support plans to meet these needs.
• To ensure any concerns relating to tenants or issues raised by tenants are reported
  without delay to senior staff.
• To record and maintain accurate and timely information with regards to medication, care,
  and daily events.
• To undertake any sleep-in or waking night duties.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A full driving licence and the ability to drive
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of those with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how these can be
  promoted.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Desirable

• Previous experience working for a not for profit/charitable organisation.

Benefits:

• Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
• Staff recognition scheme and100% annual attendance reward.
• Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to anattractive contributory pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your continuous professional development.

About us:

With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living and retirement living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.

At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.

Closing Date: 9thNovember 2026

*Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via [e-mail] who will be happy to assist.