The Role – Every Day Makes a Difference
As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering individuals to live as independently as possible, make their own choices, and enjoy life on their terms.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Person-centred support: Deliver high-quality support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, care plans, and personal goals.
- Everyday independence: Help with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and attending appointments.
- Personal care: Provide assistance where required, always respecting dignity, privacy, choice, and individual preferences.
- Promoting inclusion: Encourage participation in social activities, hobbies, education, and community events to help individuals build confidence and meaningful connections.
- Emotional wellbeing: Offer encouragement, reassurance, companionship, and a listening ear when it's needed most.
- Building life skills: Empower individuals to develop confidence, make decisions, learn new skills, and celebrate their achievements.
- Keeping people safe: Follow safeguarding procedures, identify and report concerns, and promote a safe, supportive environment.
- Accurate record-keeping: Maintain clear, timely records and communicate important information to senior staff and colleagues.
- Teamwork and collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
👥 Who We're Looking For
You don't just need the right skills — you need the right attitude and a genuine passion for supporting others.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- At least 12 months of experience in a supported living setting.
- A caring, patient, compassionate, and respectful approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to high standards of care.
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
- An understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, confidentiality, and promoting independence.
- Current mandatory training certificates, or a willingness to complete the required training.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
🎁 What We Offer You
We believe that supporting others starts with supporting our team. That's why we offer a range of benefits to help you build your experience, develop your skills, and enjoy greater flexibility at work.
- Competitive pay: Earn between £12.71 and £15.00 per hour, depending on experience and assignment.
- Flexible shifts: Find opportunities that fit around your availability and lifestyle.
- Weekly pay: Enjoy the convenience of regular weekly payments.
- Variety and experience: Gain valuable experience across different care and supported living settings.
- Training and career development: Access free or subsidised training and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
- Pension scheme: Workplace pension benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Holiday pay: Holiday entitlement in line with applicable statutory requirements and your employment terms.
- Rewarding work: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your own skills and experience.
❤️ Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're caring, reliable, and passionate about helping others achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you!
Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your support work career, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work with a positive impact.
Temps4Care is a temporary staffing agency that specialises in supplying Care Assistants and Support Workers to care companies across the West Midlands.