Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Black Country Housing Group; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Attendance reward

Life assurance & contributory pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to assist adults with complex needs at Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill. This fixed term maternity cover role is part-time, paying £13.12 per hour.

You will develop professional relationships, support personal hygiene and daily living tasks, contribute to care plans, and report concerns to senior staff, while recording information accurately to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of those with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how these can be promoted.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Responsibilities

• To develop a professional relationship with Tenants and help them to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem.
• To assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.
• To assist with all domestic duties for tenants as necessary.
• To be aware at all times of tenants’ individual needs and assist in developing appropriate care and support plans to meet these needs.
• To ensure any concerns relating to tenants or issues raised by tenants are reported without delay to senior staff.
• To record and maintain accurate and timely information with regards to medication, care, and daily events.

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Budget management

LD rights awareness

Supporting People & QAF

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Full UK Driver's License

Job description

Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Month Maternity Cover (Part Time)

Location: Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill

Hourly Pay:£13.12 per hour

Overview

Are you someone who loves to make a difference to the lives of others and would love to join a values based organisation? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the provision of our service where we support adults with complex support needs, with an opportunity to join the team on a fixed term, part time basis.

Please note that if you require visa sponsorship, then we will be unable to accept your application on this occasion.

Job Description

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

To develop a professional relationship with Tenants and help them to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem.

To assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.

To assist with all domestic duties for tenants as necessary.

To be aware at all times of tenants’ individual needs and assist in developing appropriate care and support plans to meet these needs.

To ensure any concerns relating to tenants or issues raised by tenants are reported without delay to senior staff.

To record and maintain accurate and timely information with regards to medication, care, and daily events.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of those with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how these can be promoted.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Desirable

• Full UK Drivers License.
• Previous experience working for a not for profit/charitable organisation.

Benefits

• Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
• Staff recognition scheme and100% annual attendance reward.
• Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to anattractive contributory pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your continuous professional development.

About us

With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living and retirement living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.

At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well‑being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Closing Date

9thNovember 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.