Support Worker

Black Country Housing Group; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

Employee assistance programme

Attendance reward

Life assurance and pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is actively recruiting Support Workers to assist adults with complex support needs across various schemes in the Black Country. This role offers permanent positions on a full-time or part-time basis.

Applicants should have experience with learning disabilities, budget handling, and an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards it. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in 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.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with Tenants and help them build identity and self-esteem.
• Assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.
• Assist with domestic duties for tenants as necessary.
• Escort tenants to and from outside activities when required.
• Assess tenants' individual needs and help develop appropriate care and support plans.
• Report concerns to senior staff without delay.
• Record and maintain accurate information on medication, care and daily events.
• Undertake sleep-in or waking night duties as required.

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Budget handling

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Full UK Driver license (Desirable)

Job description

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

• 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 and 100% annual attendance reward.
• Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive 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.