Support Worker

WMJobs; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Induction programme

Great holiday entitlement (25 days + 5

LGPS pension scheme

Training and CPD opportunities

Staff Benefit Scheme for Health and We

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting Support Workers for Kidderminster, Mon-Fri 08:45 to 15:45, Scale 2 salary £23,456 - £23,824. The role focuses on assisting individuals with learning and physical needs to live as independently as possible within the community.

You will require flexible and enthusiastic approach, good recording and communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Good recording skills are essential.
• Flexible and enthusiastic with good verbal and written communication.
• Experience in care and support for people with learning disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living.
• Assist individuals to participate in meaningful activities and community engagement.
• Support individuals to access community resources and initiatives.
• Follow health action plans, risk assessments, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Recording skills

Communication skills

Team player

Humour

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

WANT TO WORK IN CARE

NEED DAY TIME HOURS WITH NO SHIFTS, EVENINGS OR WEEKEND WORK...

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SUPPORT WORKER VACANCIES

KIDDERMINSTER (4 x 35hr posts)

Monday to Fridays 08:45 to 15:45

Scale 2:

£23,456 - £23,824

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life?

Worcestershire County Council,

Do you have the enthusiasm and passion to enhance the lives of the individuals we support?

Are you flexible, understanding, considerate to others and able to use your own initiative?

Our enthusiastic and experienced teams are looking for Support Workers.

THE SERVICE

Resource Centres support individuals with complex Learning Disabilities, Physical needs, Mental Health, Autism and other related health and social care needs.

To help with this we incorporate health action plans, eating and drinking plans, behaviour management plans, epilepsy plans and robust risk assessments just to name a few.

We provide a range of support and assistance with personal care to general day to day support with activities of daily living, emotional, psychological, practical, and social support with the aim of meeting the individual’s chosen outcomes and promoting their independence.

Some individuals are very mobile, some use wheelchairs or walking aids, so moving and handling will be required at times. Support to ensure they can participate in meaningful activities is important to us. We like to ensure our individuals engage in chosen activities and enjoy engaging with the community, encouraging social inclusion.

What we require from you

You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic, have a sense of humour, with an ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Good Recording Skills Are Essential. Computer Skills Advantageous.

Previous experience of supporting people with care and support needs and an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities is an advantage. We welcome applications from people who are able to use their own initiative but who are also excellent team players. You will have a can-do attitude with an ability to support and enable individuals to access a wide range of community activities. Have a willingness to learn and attend relevant training.

Benefits:

• Service Operational times - Monday to Friday, 8.45 – 4.00p.m.
• Competitive Salary.
• Induction programme
• Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 25 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 30 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
• Brilliant pension scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Excellent training, apprenticeship schemes and CPD opportunities.
• Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing.

Closing Date:

28th September 2026

Interview Date

Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October 2026 (to be held at Wyre Forest Resource Centre )

Attached documents

Support Worker Person Spec 2017.pdf