Support Worker

Home Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Health plan

Pension matching

Instant pay via Stream

Discounts

Job summary

Home Group in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, is seeking a part-time care support worker to help customers live independently and stay connected. You will support daily tasks, promote dignity, and work with colleagues to empower people using our 24/7 supported living service.

You will need a caring mindset, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and a Level 2 diploma in Care (or equivalent). Driving is helpful as you may cover across Worcestershire.

Qualifications

• You will need a caring mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to different needs and routines across customers.
• A Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willingness to study toward it).

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers with daily tasks
• Encouraging independence and celebrating wins
• Creating a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first
• Working collaboratively to empower our customers
• Customer group – Adults with Mental Health support needs

Education

A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent experience

Job description

Home, a place where you belong

Join us and make a real difference every day. You'll help customers live independently, feel valued and stay connected. This role is all about care, respect and practical support that improves lives.

What You'll Do

• Supporting customers with daily tasks
• Encouraging independence and celebrating wins
• Creating a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first
• Working collaboratively to empower our customers
• Customer group – Adults with Mental Health support needs

Why join us

This role gives you the chance to grow your career while making a difference where it matters most. You'll take on new challenges, build your expertise and help create positive change. Be part of one of the UK's Great Places to Work! We can't offer a CoS for this role.

You have

• Passion to support our customers to live their best lives
• Experience of caring for others, professionally or personally
• The ability to work on your own initiative, staying calm and positive under pressure
• Recognise every customer is different and adopt a flexible, personal approach, listening to understand their needs
• A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willing to study towards it)

Stronger together

We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!

The practical bits

• Permanent, part time (30 hpw)
• You'll be expected to work your share of weekends, evenings and sleep-ins on a 24-hour, four-week rolling rota, supporting our 24/7 service which operates from 7:00am to 11:00pm with a sleep-in shift, with many colleagues choosing to work condensed 12.5-hour shifts.
• You will primarily be based in Kidderminster, although you'll also be expected to provide cover and support across our other supported living services throughout Worcestershire, including Worcester, as required.
• You need an Enhanced with barring list (we pay)
• You need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle insured for business purposes (we pay for the mileage)

What's in it for you?

• 34 days leave increasing to 39 (including bank hols and a "me day")
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Instant pay access with Stream
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more

Finally

For reasonable adjustments email [e-mail].