Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommendation bonus

Up to 28 days holiday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Awards evenings

Career progression opportunities

Family/friend grant

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker for Selborne Mews in Smethwick to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will provide personal care, help maintain a clean environment, and deliver person-centered support per individual plans.

The role emphasizes promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, with shifts across evenings and nights, including weekends and bank holidays. DBS is required and full-time, permanent hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Sector related experience in a similar role is essential.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• To support the individuals during the evening and night with any of their needs this will include personal care.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the service.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including, weekends, bank holidays.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication skills

Reliable

Teamwork

Basic IT

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Smethwick
Rate: £12.79

Permanent | Full-time | 42 hours per week

Please note:

We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join our service in Hadley Telford, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Selborne Mews

Selborne Mews is a care home which provides care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music. There is easy access to public transport and it is close to local shops.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

You will:

• To support the individuals during the evening and night with any of their needs this will include personal care.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the service
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including, weekends, bank holidays

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Sector related exeprience in a similar role is essential
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Company Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred
• Innovative

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Strictly no agencies

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