Support Worker

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Dudley is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-led support for individuals with disabilities. You will engage in various aspects of care and help implement individualized support programs. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable groups and experience in supporting individuals with physical or learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical, social, and emotional care for users.
• Support the development and implementation of personalized support programs.

Skills

Discreet and person-led support

Understanding of physical/sensory and learning disabilities

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Queens Cross is a vibrant Community Disability hub, co-produced with people who have lived experience of disability and who are living independently in their own homes throughout the borough. People are at the front and centre of everything that happens at our hub, working in partnership with us to continually improve the service.

Role

Support Worker — 30 hours per week — Grade 4.

The role is an enabling position to provide discreet and person-led support to people with physical/sensory and learning disabilities or other long‑term health conditions in the building-based service. You will meet all aspects of the physical, social and emotional care of people who use and help to co-produce the service, and support the development and implementation of individualised, highly person-centred support programmes.

If you would like more information about the role, email [e-mail].

Requirements and Safeguarding

• The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Adults Enhanced DBS check. The post is subject to medical clearance and enhanced DBS check.
• All applicants must be able to provide documentation proving their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Data, Privacy and Recruitment

To improve diversity and reduce bias in recruitment, personal data will be anonymised when applying. Please remove your name and date of birth from attachments prior to uploading. Online application forms are accepted; online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you require support completing an online or paper application or interview techniques, contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail]. If you are disabled and require assistance, contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]. For help with applying, visit the WM Jobs Help Page at https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ or contact [e-mail].

The Council will check information provided against details held, including sharing and cross-matching with internal and external sources to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, where the law allows. The Council’s Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/.

Attachments and Additional Information

• Job Description / Person Specification 2024
• Employee Benefits List.pdf
• Company information and contact details listed below.

Company

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About Dudley Council

It’s an exciting time to work in Dudley Council with multi‑million pound regeneration schemes and the aim to deliver a borough where vulnerable people receive the services they deserve. Dudley Council has a ‘one council’ ethos and aims to empower communities, align leadership to deliver services, and foster a cleaner and greener place.