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Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and helping them lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community.

At Sandwell council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Every day brings new challenges—and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

An exciting role that is fun and dynamic, every day is different, and you get to be part of the care team and management team and making a real difference.  A unique and required role to support the team in demonstrating good quality care in the community. 

What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide care and support to people in their own homes
• Carrying out Environment Risk Assessments.
• Supporting the induction of new Home Support Assistants.
• Assisting members of the Management Team to deal with medication issues.
• Completing Community Observation check lists.
• Supporting the Management Team to complete necessary quality assurance audits.
• Office cover to deal with low level enquires from staff and Service Users

About You

You will bring:

• To hold RQF Level 2 or equivalent e.g. NVQ Level 2 in care
• To have at least 2 years’ experience of working with vulnerable people
• To hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• To be able to work shifts

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:

• Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme — discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and more!
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing to support you inside and outside of work.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Salary sacrifices schemes for cars and bikes.
• Membership in the local government pension scheme.
• Confidential free counselling services to support your mental health.

Hours per week: 35hrs per week, rota over 7 days, between the hours of 7am-10.30pm

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring Check.

To apply please download the attached application at the bottom of this advert and return to: Jenny_Cross@sandwell.gov.uk

Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254- £31,022 per annum), pro rata

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Adult Services

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Support Worker