Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to enhance the lives of individuals with complex needs. The role involves providing essential support in personal care, promoting independence, and engaging with the community. Flexible full and part-time hours are available, with competitive salary and excellent benefits including holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with care and support needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn and attend relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex learning disabilities and personal care.
• Promote social inclusion and participation in community activities.
• Conduct assessments and create health action plans as part of care.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker
Salary:£ - £24,027-24,404 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week
full & part times hours available
Location: Worcester
Team: Worcester Resource Centre
Permanent

The Role:

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life?

Do you have the enthusiasm and passion to enhance the lives of the individuals we support?

Are you flexible, understanding, considerate to others and able to use your own initiative?

Our enthusiastic and experienced team are looking for Support Workers.

THE SERVICE:

The Resource Centre supports individuals with complex Learning Disabilities, Physical needs, Mental Health, Autism and other related health and social care needs.

To help with this we incorporate health action plans, eating and drinking plans, behaviour management plans, epilepsy plans and robust risk assessments just to name a few.

We provide a range of support and assistance with personal care to general day to day support with activities of daily living, emotional, psychological, practical, and social support with the aim of meeting the individual’s chosen outcomes and promoting their independence.

Some individuals are very mobile, some use wheelchairs or walking aids, so moving and handling will be required at times. Support to ensure they can participate in meaningful activities is important to us.We like to ensure our individuals engage in chosen activities and enjoy engaging with the community, encouraging social inclusion.

What we require from you:

You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic, with an ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Good recording skills are essential. Computer skills advantageous.

Previous experience of supporting people with care and support needs and an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities is an advantage.We welcome applications from people who are able to use their own initiative but who are also excellent team players.You will have a can-do attitude with an ability to support and enable individuals to access a wide range of community activities. Have a willingness to learn and attend relevant training.

For more information or just a chat about the role please contact: Tracey Pugh 01905 764700/ 07715038162

Equality & Diversity:The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Equality & Diversity:The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 14th July 2025

Attached documents
Support Worker Residential and Day Servs JD and PS- App 3.doc