Support Worker, £12.71 Per Hour, Solihull, Full-Time

City & County Healthcare Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher than NLW pay

BUPA 24/7 EAP

Fully funded qualifications

Job summary

Midway Care Group in Solihull is recruiting for a Support Worker to provide person-centred support across services.

You will help people develop daily living skills, meet needs, build relationships, encourage choices, and participate in care plans. Training and development opportunities are offered; there is a focus on dignity and independence. Induction in Acocks Green, travel expensed, and ongoing support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for or working with a vulnerable adult.
• Desire to work with people and make a positive difference.
• Willingness to work across weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support people in developing and maintaining daily living skills.
• Identify and meet the needs of those we care for.
• Develop and maintain relationships with people, team members and the local community.
• Encourage choices in line with the rights of people with a Learning Disability.
• Participate in and assist with defined care plans to promote independence.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Support Worker, £12.71 Per Hour, Solihull, Full-Time

We are recruiting for Support Workers across a couple of our Solihull services.

What Will I be doing?

• I will be supporting people in developing and maintaining daily living skills.

• I will be identifying and meeting the needs of those we care for.

• I will be developing and maintaining relationships with people, team members and the local community.

• I will be positively encouraging choices in keeping with the rights of people with a Learning Disability.

• I will be participating and assisting with defined care plans encouraging individuals to take an active role in all aspects of daily living.
  

About the role

Will this career suit me?

• I have a desire to work with people and make a difference in their daily lives.

• I have experience of working within care or I have the desire and values to care for people.

• I am fully flexible with being helping people over all weekdays and weekends.

• I want to participate with daily activities, which may include support in their home and within the local area.

• I am happy to help people that need personal care.

• I have morals, ethical standards, and a desire to work with dignity.

• I would like the opportunity to future career paths into junior, middle, and senior leadership roles.

• I would welcome the opportunity to self-develop even further with fully funded qualifications.

What additional benefits could I receive?

• Rates of Pay above the National Living Wage and the opportunity to earn even higher rate of pay through our additional hours incentive programme.

• All Mandatory and Additional training provided at no cost to you.

• Access to our BUPA 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your loved ones.
  

Points to note…

• All Applicants will be taken through a Telephone Screening Interview with our Talent Resourcing Advisors and a Competency Based Interview with the relevant Locality Manager

• All Candidates will be subject to our Onboarding Checks which include, but not limited to, RTW, Enhanced DBS and reference checks.

• All New Team Members will have a First Day Induction Training held at our Office in Acocks Green, (travel is fully expensed on the day).

• Some of our Service Users require specific ethnicities, male or female Support Workers only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Expected hours: 35 per week

About the company

At Midway Care Group, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create supportive environments where everyone can thrive, promoting independence and a better quality of life. We believe in a holistic approach, working closely with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for those in our care.

Required Criteria

• A desire to work with people and make a difference in their daily lives
• Experience in caring or working with a venerable adult

Desired Criteria

• Care Certificate