Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Attendance reward

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Professional development

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is seeking a permanent, part-time Support Worker in Sandwell to assist adults with complex support needs in a supported living service. The role focuses on personal care, domestic tasks, and escorting tenants to activities, with involvement in care and support planning and meticulous record-keeping of medication and daily events.

Experience with learning disabilities and availability for weekend shifts and sleep-ins are valued. Driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it

Responsibilities

• Build a professional relationship with tenants and help them develop identity and self-esteem
• Assist tenants with personal hygiene and care
• Assist with domestic duties for tenants
• Escort tenants to and from outside activities
• Help develop care and support plans and stay aware of individual needs
• Report tenants' concerns to senior staff promptly
• Record and maintain accurate information on medication and daily events
• Carry out sleep‑in or waking night duties

Skills

Learning disabilities awareness

Rights awareness for disabled people

QAF familiarity

Record keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving (full licence)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A permanent part-time Support Worker post with Black Country Housing Group, supporting adults with complex support needs in its supported living service. The work centres on personal care, domestic tasks and escorts for tenants, alongside building care and support plans and keeping accurate records of medication and daily events. The post suits applicants with learning disabilities experience and includes weekend hours, sleep‑ins and waking nights. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Build a professional relationship with tenants and help them develop identity and self-esteem
• Assist tenants with personal hygiene and care
• Assist with domestic duties for tenants
• Escort tenants to and from outside activities
• Stay aware of each tenant's individual needs and help develop care and support plans
• Report tenants' concerns, and issues they raise, to senior staff without delay
• Record and maintain accurate, timely information on medication, care and daily events
• Carry out sleep‑in or waking night duties

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it

Experience

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of people with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how to promote them
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence and ability to drive

Nice to have

• Previous experience working for a not-for-profit or charitable organisation

What’s offered

• Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support on health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters
• Staff recognition scheme and 100% annual attendance reward
• Life assurance enrolment
• Contributory pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities for continuing professional development