At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a gentleman with daily living activities and promote his independence.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to improving lives in Shrewsbury.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid leave, ongoing training, and health support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and career progression in social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life every day while enjoying varied tasks.
- Qualifications: Caring nature, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 25845 - 25845 £ per year.
Eleven 11 Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for caring, dependable and enthusiastic Support Workers to join a rewarding care role supporting an individual within their own home in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in social care or continue developing their experience in a meaningful role where you can genuinely improve someone's quality of life every day.
About the Role: We are recruiting for both day and night Support Workers to provide person-centred support to a gentleman in his 40s who has an acquired brain injury and mental health needs. We are seeking someone with a calm, patient and positive approach, as the individual being supported can experience anxiety and benefits from reassurance and consistency throughout the day. Building a strong relationship is an important part of this role, so shared interests and good conversation skills would be highly valued.
The gentleman enjoys:
- Music from the 1980s
- 80s films and TV shows
- Following Shrewsbury Town
- Watching Coronation Street
- Visiting cafés and garden centres
- Short walks within the local community
- Sharing a laugh and enjoying good humour
Someone with similar interests and a friendly, engaging personality would be a great fit.
Shift Requirements: Candidates must be fully flexible across the 7-day week and able to work:
- 14-hour shifts between 8:00am – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in shifts attached to some shifts where required
- Day and night support patterns
Driving Requirements: A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of the service.
What You’ll Be Doing: No two days are the same, but responsibilities may include:
- Supporting day-to-day living activities and promoting independence
- Supporting access to community activities and outings
- Encouraging social interaction and maintaining family connections
- Assisting with managing finances where required
- Supporting shopping and maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment
- Providing and encouraging personal care where needed
- Offering reassurance, emotional support and promoting wellbeing
- Building positive relationships and ensuring person-centred support at all times
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring and compassionate nature
- Calm and reassuring approach under pressure
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Flexible and reliable attitude towards working patterns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential
- Genuine passion for helping people live fulfilling lives
Benefits Include:
- Early Pay – access earnings more frequently if required
- Enhanced DBS paid for
- Flexible working opportunities
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Health & Social Care Diploma support for career progression
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Blue Light Card and additional employee discount schemes
- Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £500
- Free confidential 24/7 health, wellbeing and counselling support
If you're passionate about supporting others and want to build a meaningful career where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Contact Details:
Eleven Eleven Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
