Support Worker

Precious; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care organization is seeking a Support Worker in Kings Heath to assist residents in developing independence and participating in daily activities. This role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions as they work towards their goals. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Excellent initial training programme

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker, care assistant, or similar role is preferred but not required.
• Friendly and caring demeanor.
• Willingness to undertake full training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Assist residents with daily activities and encourage participation in hobbies.
• Help create and maintain person-centred plans.
• Provide personal care when necessary.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Ability to assist with life skills

Job description

Job title: Support Worker

Location: Kings Heath

Salary: £12.31 per hour

Role: 20 hours per week on a rota basis

Shifts are split between 7.30am and 10.00pm, successful applicants must be able to do a mix of days shifts.

PLEASE NOTE - NOT OPEN TO SPONSORSHIP

We are an award-winning organisation, and we are also an Investors in People accredited organisation, so you can be sure we will offer support and guidance during your career with us.

If you have previous experience as a support worker, care assistant, domiciliary/home care, or residential homes then this would be ideal for you. If not, don’t worry if you have no experience as this isn’t necessary and full training will be provided. We are just looking for caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference to people’s lives.

About The Service

Robins view is a supported living service for up to 11 adult service users with mental health diagnosis, Autism and mild learning disabilities. We need staff that like to support in the community as our service users are very active and like support to attend collage and work placements on occasions.

About Us

At Precious Homes, we work by empowering individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and other complex needs, to live as independently as possible, to become integral members of the community and to achieve their goals and aspirations through individual care pathways. As a social care provider we also empower our staff family to make important decisions in the workplace and our aim is to be as person centred with our staff as we are with our service users.

Support Worker Benefits

• Excellent initial training programme, a comprehensive induction programme followed by an ongoing training & development pathway.
• Career Progression Opportunities - most of our managers started off as support workers!
• Company Pension Scheme & 28-day holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Blue Light Card savings - The UK’s number one discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces

Support Worker duties

• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills
• Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities such as arts, crafts, hobbies
• Assisting with the development of person centred plans for our residents
• This includes employment, education and other opportunities
• Maintaining records and drawing up risk assessments
• Providing personal care where needed always working towards more independence
• Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development

This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010