Black Country Housing Group is recruiting a waking night Support Worker to cover a 12-month maternity leave on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The post supports adults with complex support needs, helping tenants with personal care, domestic tasks and care plans, and recording medication and daily events. Applicants need prior experience of working with people with learning disabilities and of handling budgets. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Build professional relationships with tenants and support their sense of identity and self-esteem
- Help tenants with personal hygiene and care as needed
- Assist tenants with domestic duties as needed
- Stay aware of each tenant's individual needs and help develop care and support plans to meet them
- Report tenant concerns, and issues raised by tenants, to senior staff without delay
- Keep accurate and timely records of medication, care and daily events
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
- Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the needs and requirements of people with learning disabilities
- Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how to promote them
- Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework
Nice to have
- Full UK driving licence
- Previous experience working for a not-for-profit or charitable organisation
What’s offered
- Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support on health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters
- Staff recognition scheme and 100% annual attendance reward
- Enrolment in a life assurance programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities for continuing professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
