Support Worker & Night Support Worker

Job summary

Job Title: Adults Support Workers

Location: Exmoor Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Salary: £10.79 to £10.98 per hour + £250 welcome payment*

*One-time payment for external new starters.

Additional Pay Enhancements for working 22:00 to 06:00, Sundays and bank holidays.

Support Worker:

• 14, 21 or 28 hour contract available.
• There is some negation on which weekday shifts you work.
• It is subject to change however we presently run 7 hour shifts of 07:30-14:30, 08:00-15:00 and 15:00-22:00.
• Time plus half pay enhancement for Sunday working

Night Support Worker:

• 35 hours per week.
• Your rota is always subject to change however currently the rota alternates over 2 weeks:
• Week 1, 22:00-08:00 on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week2, 22:00-08:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Time plus half pay enhancement for Sunday working Time plus third for working 22:00-06:00

Whats in it for you?

Youll be entitled to our full benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) rising to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays
• Career, development and qualification opportunities
• Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a number of restaurants, shops and gym membership

And much more!

Please note that due to current business demands and financial levels, we are unable to take those on who require sponsorship for their visa.

Main duties of the job

We want people who can:

Support individuals with their physical and social care needs. This will include supporting individuals to wash, use the toilet, have meaningful contact with friends and relatives, attend appointments, be as independent as possible in daily aspects of living, maintain hobbies interests and access the community.

Follow care plans and other guidance

Maintain detailed and accurate records of the care you provide

Make and respond to observations in people's changing care needs sometimes in emergency situations

Attend handover, meetings and training and follow instructions

Promote values in dignity, privacy, independence, respect, opportunity

About us

About Us

We provide residential accommodation and support for up to 12 individuals with a range of conditions including learning disability, dementia, mental health, and physical disability. We are looking for support workers to join our team.

As youll be supporting people with personal care activities, well provide you with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and weekly Covid-19 testing.

Applications can be submitted online or by sending a copy of your up to date CV and an expression of interest detailing what makes you a suitable candidate for the post (2 sides A4 max) to: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Interview date: The manager will review applications weekly, and invite after this.