Support Worker in West Bromwich

Title: Support Worker Grade/Salary: Band C, SCP 5-8 (£26,427-£27,709 per annum, pro rata) Contract Type: Part time Hours: 22 hours Location: Stoney Lane Centre, Summer Street, West Bromwich, B71 4JA Job Summary At Sandwell Council, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life and be active within their community. Within this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. This rewarding outreach role supports adults with disabilities to access opportunities within their local communities, develop new skills, increase their independence and achieve outcomes that matter to them. From supporting someone to try a new activity to helping them build confidence and connections in their community, you'll see first-hand the positive impact your support can have on people's lives Key Responsibilities This is primarily an outreach-based role, with most of your time spent supporting individuals within community settings across Sandwell. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will provide person-centred support to adults with disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in community life and access a range of opportunities that enhance their wellbeing and independence. Key responsibilities include: * Providing compassionate care and support that promotes independence, choice and confidence. * Supporting individuals to participate in social, leisure, volunteering and life skills activities in the community * Assisting with personal care, medication administration and day-to-day support where required. * Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes in needs or circumstances. * Promoting safeguarding, dignity, equality and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. * Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support planning and reviews. * Working flexibly across the service to meet the needs of individuals and the wider team. Essential Requirements We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting adults with disabilities and a belief in every person's right to live independently and be an active part of their community. You’ll be enthusiastic, compassionate and driven to make a lasting difference alongside experience of supporting adults with disabilities, older people or other vulnerable individuals and be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. You will be able to demonstrate: * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * A caring, respectful and empathetic approach. * An understanding of safeguarding, dignity, privacy and person-centred practice. * The ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload. * A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. * Flexibility to work across different settings, including evenings and weekends where required. As this role is community based, successful candidates must be able to travel independently throughout the borough of Sandwell using public transport to support individuals in accessing activities, appointments and community opportunities. A driving licence and ability to drive is desirable, as access to a pool car may be available for service delivery purposes Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV