Support Worker

Progress Childrens; Wolverhampton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking passionate Support Workers to join their team in Wolverhampton. This rewarding role involves working with adults with learning disabilities, providing essential support in daily activities and community engagement. With a starting salary of £11.50 per hour, you will enjoy numerous perks including funded DBS checks, private health cashback, and extensive training opportunities. If you are motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Funded DBS checks

Private health cashback plan

Access to online GP

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Contributory pension

Blue Light discount card

Annual leave purchase scheme

Broad training and development opportunities

Emergency leave scheme

Refer-a-friend reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Must be empathetic and dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with daily needs including personal care and medication.
• Support clients in accessing community activities and appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Experience with learning disabilities

Independence

Job description

Support Worker – Adults Respite, Community and/or Supported Living

Are you an inspiring, caring, and motivated individual? We’re looking for Support Workers who can make a real difference in the lives of Adults utilising our Shorts Breaks and Respite Service, Community and Supported Living services in Wolverhampton.

Why Join Us?

As a Support Worker with Progress, you’ll benefit from:

• £11.50 per hour starting salary
• Funded DBS checks and renewals
• Private health cashback plan
• Access to online GP, scans, physio, counselling, and more
• Death in service benefit (2x salary)
• Contributory pension
• Blue Light discount card for retail
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Broad training and development opportunities
• Emergency leave scheme
• Performance management and annual reviews to support career growth
• Refer-a-friend reward scheme
• Annual Superstar Awards
• Additional annual leave after 2 and 5 years of service
• Utilities comparison service
• Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will work directly with Adults with Learning Disabilities and additional needs in our Respite and Short Breaks Residential Service, in the community and/or within our Supported Living services. You’ll help them with daily needs such as personal care, medication, and accessing community activities. This could include going to appointments, shopping, or engaging in fun activities like going to the gym, cinema, bowling or even a night club.

Shifts Available:

• Day Shifts: Earlies (7am - 2pm), Lates (2pm - 10pm), or Long Days
• Waking Night Shifts: 10pm to 7am (with occasional flexibility to 8am)
• Full time and Part-Time contracts available: Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hrs per week (3 shifts)

This role involves lone working, so you’ll need to feel comfortable working independently.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Support Worker at Progress, you should:

• Have experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Be comfortable working across various locations, including Halesowen, Dudley, and Brierley Hill (driving is beneficial but not essential)
• Be empathetic, reliable, and dedicated to supporting young adults with disabilities

About Progress

With 24 years of experience, Progress provides Residential, Supported Living, and Fostering services for children and young adults with learning disabilities across the Midlands. As a supportive employer, we offer genuine career pathways, training, and development to help you grow within the organisation.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact, apply today to join the Progress team as a Support Worker!