Social Care Worker in Market Drayton

Social Care Worker

Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire. Pay: £12.60 per hour (Casual Contract – Zero Hours). This role supports people with learning disabilities and other complex needs in a registered care home for up to 9 adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support that enhances the lives of people with profound learning disabilities.
• Provide personal care, cleaning, cooking, record keeping and support health and wellbeing needs.
• Attend health appointments as specified.
• Work independently and safely, applying a good understanding of learning disabilities, autism and mental health.
• Implement effective behaviour management techniques and maintain a safe educational environment.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability, with early morning, late finish, weekend and occasional night shifts.
• Keep all mandatory training up to date and comply with health and social care legislation and CQC fundamental standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including ability to support non‑verbal and alternative communication users.
• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour.
• Resilience, ability to build meaningful relationships and de‑escalate incidents.
• Preferable Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Understanding of health and social care legislation and CQC standards.

Why Join Us?

We offer a sense of purpose and pride. Our mission is putting people and communities at the heart of our services. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and trauma‑informed care.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• A day off for your birthday.
• 4 days off when you move home.
• Life assurance (3× salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing programme.
• Flexible working options.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Equality

We celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion and continually strive to build a community where everyone feels valued and respected. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we ensure an inclusive recruitment process, provide reasonable adjustments, support employees with disabilities and offer activities that make a difference for disabled people.

About Trident Group

With over 60 years of experience delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people across more than 3,600 homes, Trident Group is a leading provider in the Midlands. We employ over 650 staff, work with volunteers and provide training places and apprenticeships.

How to Apply

Apply online and upload your CV. All applicants must provide right‑to‑work documentation and DBS disclosure at interview stage. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We only accept agency introductions where a signed agreement is in place; we do not accept responsibility for unsolicited or speculative CVs.