Support Worker

Black Country Housing Group; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition scheme and 100% +ann

Life assurance programme

Contributory pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is recruiting Support Workers to assist adults with complex support needs across various schemes. Roles can be full-time or part-time, with a pay rate of £13.12 per hour.

You will build professional relationships, support daily living activities, and help tenants maintain independence across multiple sites in the Black Country. Training and development opportunities are provided in a values-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to maintain budgets and handle money.
• Understanding of rights of people with learning disabilities and how to promote them.
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with tenants and support their sense of identity and self-esteem.
• Assist tenants with personal hygiene and domestic duties as needed.
• Escort tenants to activities and support development of care and support plans.
• Record medication and daily events accurately and promptly.
• Raise concerns to senior staff without delay.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Budget management

Communication skills

Care and support planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Contract: Various- Full Time and Part Time opportunities available

Location: Various Schemes across the Black Country

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!

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to support the provision of our service where we support adults with complex support needs, with opportunities to join the team on a permanent basis, either full time or part time.

Please note that if you require visa sponsorship, then we will be unable to accept your application on this occasion.

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

• 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

• Full UK Drivers License.
• 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: 3rd September 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.