Support Worker REF: SOLOBGR

Solo Support Services Ltd; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension after 3 months

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Star of the Month

Job summary

Solo Support Services Ltd in Evesham is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a young adult with Lissencephaly, epilepsy, and mobility needs. The role includes personal care, feeding via PEG, medication administration, and bedtime routines, with waking nights as required.

A calm, reliable, and friendly approach is essential, with an interest in activities like swimming and outdoor choices such as horses, tractors, and trains.

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities preferred; training provided.
• Able to assist with personal care, feeding via PEG, and medication administration.
• Willingness to cover waking nights and occasional day care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care and support with daily living tasks.
• Support feeding via PEG and administer medications.
• Assist with bedtime routine and waking nights when needed.

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Epilepsy experience

Calm approach

Reliable

Job description

Position Title: Support WorkerLocation: EveshamHourly Rate: £13.50Hours Per Week: 30 Hours Per WeekVacancy Type: PermanentJob Reference: SOLOBGRInterviews being held: W/C 9th November 2026...

Location

Evesham, West Midlands

Ref#

SOLOBGR

Info

Position Title: Support Worker

Location: Evesham

Hourly Rate: £13.50

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOBGR

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a young adult male with a life limiting condition called Lissencephaly which is a structural abnormality of the brain development which can cause learning disabilities and can trigger epilepsy, seizures and I am unable to weight bear, I am a Fulltime wheelchair user.

My epilepsy is currently managed by medication. If I am unwell, there may a change in frequency of seizures.I am non-verbal but can communicate through sounds, facial expressions and gestures. I currently live with my parents and currently my sister is my only carer.

I come from an incredibly loving family who do their absolute best to ensure that I am able to access the community.

My conditions mean that I require support with all aspects of my daily living and suitable candidate will need to be able to support me with various tasks throughout the day, these include but are not limited to personal care, feeding via my PEG (feeding tube), administering of medication, and bedtime routine. It will be 1:1 care which will typically involve waking nights; however, day care may be required on occasions.

ABOUT YOU

At present, we are looking for a Support Worker so we want to ensure that we have the best people for the role. Ideally, we would like someone who can support doing waking nights and pick up additional hours where needed.We want someone who is kind, reliable, adaptive and has a relaxed and friendly approach.

They need to be calm, happy, motivated and fun with a good sense of humour.

We would love someone who loves similar activities and interests to myself such as swimming and other outdoor activities like horses, tractors and trains as you will be supporting me with enjoying these activities.Ideally, we want someone who has experience with Learning Disabilities, and Epilepsy; however, training will be provided.

Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are not essential but preferred, and candidates must meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes.

he candidate must also be a non-smoker and must like dogs as my dog Buddygirl is my closest companion.

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.

Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.

Free training and development for all roles.

Access to wellbeing and support tools.

‘Star of the Month’ rewards.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.