Support Worker

Earn £14 an hour as a Support Worker and help adults with complex needs build confidence, independence and greater control over their lives.

Support Worker

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3PN
Salary: £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Shifts: 8.00am to 8.00pm and 8.00pm to 8.00am
Working pattern: Rolling two week rota, including alternate weekends

Please read before applying

To be considered, you must:

• Have at least six months’ previous experience in a care or support setting.
• Be able to reliably travel to Birmingham, B26 3PN, for the stated shift times.
• Communicate clearly and maintain accurate written support records.
• Already have the right to work in the UK for the full contracted hours without employer sponsorship.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE. We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship.

Help people build more independent lives

Transforming Support is looking for experienced Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes in Birmingham.

You will build trusted relationships and provide practical support, reassurance and encouragement, helping each person develop confidence, make their own choices and live as independently as possible.

These are full time, permanent positions, open to both men and women who meet the essential requirements.

Benefits include: A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus, 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting everyday living skills, household responsibilities and independence.
• Helping individuals manage their tenancy and finances where required.
• Supporting health needs, appointments and medication in line with agreed procedures.
• Encouraging community involvement, relationships and personal interests.
• Contributing to support plans, reviews and positive risk management.
• Maintaining accurate records and working with colleagues and professional teams to deliver safe, consistent support.

Each person’s needs, preferences and goals will guide your work. You will respect their dignity, rights and choices while helping them do as much as possible for themselves.

About you

You will be compassionate, patient and dependable, with a calm approach when needs or circumstances change.

You must understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality, follow agreed support plans and work positively as part of a team.

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs would be particularly useful.

What you’ll get

• £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum based on 38.5 hours per week.
• Discretionary £1,000 annual bonus.
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• A predictable rolling two week rota.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support from an experienced management team.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see the difference your support makes.

How to apply

Please apply with an up to date CV showing your care or support experience and employment dates.

Confirm that you can work the stated shifts and have the right to work the full contracted hours without employer sponsorship. Suitable applicants will be contacted about the next stage.

No visa sponsorship available. No agencies, please.