Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time / Part Time Hours available
About us:
Established in 2007 Select Lifestyles is an independent provider of high-quality support services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs across the West Midlands. We operate a range of settings including residential homes, supported living schemes, and day centres, offering person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. No matter the level or complexity of need, our dedicated and compassionate team is committed to delivering tailored support that enables individuals to lead fulfilling lives, on their own terms.
We offer a comprehensive range of support services including:
Day Services
Supported Living
Residential Care
Respite and Short BreaksAt Select Lifestyles we take pride in helping individuals live the lives they desire, providing personalised solutions to empower and support every step of the way.
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you will bring compassion, motivation, and reliability to our dedicated care team. In this rewarding and impactful role, you will play a vital part in delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, empowering them to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
This role involves supporting Service Users with daily living tasks and accompanying them to planned activities, appointments, and social outings; all with the aim of promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Supporting Service Users with everyday tasks:
Domestic chores (e.g. cleaning, laundry)
Meal preparation
Personal care
Budgeting and money management
Engaging with the local community and accessing amenities
Following and implementing personalised support plans to help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations
Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Work collaboratively with families, in-house teams, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each Service UserMaintaining accurate and detailed records, including:
Medication administration records
Daily notes
Risk assessments
Incident and accident reportsAbout you:
Essential:
A compassionate, empathetic, and respectful approach to care
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Willingness to learn and undertake full trainingDesirable:
Full UK Driving Licence
All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhance DBS check and provide two professional references as part of our safer recruitment process.Benefits:
Opportunities for training and personal development
28 days holiday inclusive of Bank holidays (pro rata)
Part time hours available
Company pension scheme
Long-service recognition and staff benefits
The opportunity to make a real impact across services that support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needsPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of; Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Carer, HCA, Community Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Care Support Worker will also be considered for this role