Support Worker

We are recruiting for 1 permanent Senior Support Worker. This is a 35 hour per week post, this will consist a mixture of shifts with some weekend working.

Have you got what it takes to make a difference? Do you have the passion and drive to be part of a team who work to enhance the lives of the people living there? You will need to be creative, empathetic, have a 'can-do' attitude, able to take direction, be flexible, sensitive, and have the ability to use your own initiative, along with having clear communication and recording skills. You will also have good leadership skills., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents., The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

In addition to your salary, you will receive an enhancement for working Sundays. Your shifts will be worked on a four week rota pattern, this may be subject to amendment due to changing needs of the service.

You will be based at Exmoor Drive, and 8 bed residential and 3 bed replacement care service in Bromsgrove meeting the needs of people with care and support needs due to learning disability, dementia, mental health, physical disability and end of life. The services carry a 'Good' Care Quality Commission inspection rating.

You will receive all the training required to perform the role, which includes the Care Certificate, an intensive 2 week training package covering the essential skills and knowledge for social care work.