Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
We are looking for Support Workers.
Working in the Disability Day Opportunities Service and working in the community, across the six towns of Sandwell.
Brief Job Summary:
To provide compassionate, safe, effective and responsive support, that will assist service users to maximise their independence
This will involve providing support with a range of personal and practical tasks, that will achieve agreed personal goals, so that wherever possible service users are able to exercise choice and control maintaining their wellbeing
After following an individual's plan's, staff will report back to their manager, giving accurate feedback and record on progress towards agreed outcomes
To promote and ensure service delivery which values and respects the dignity, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
To support and participate in peoples chosen activities
Promoting citizenship and community engagement. Including but not limited to: activities in the community that will promote both physical and emotional wellbeing, volunteering and life skills development.
Essential Requirements:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience of delivering care and support to people with a disability or older people, to enable them to live independently
Able to work flexible hours and in a range of environments
Able to lone work
Willingness and ability to travel around the borough with a good knowledge of the Sandwell area
18 years old or over
Willing to undergo DBS clearance. Able to work as a team and use own initiative
Able to prioritise workload and deliver high standards of support to our customers using a person-centred approach
Driving desirable
Will be required to undertake and complete the care certificate or equivalent
Will be required to undertake specific training to Adult Social Care that will enable individuals care and support needs to be met appropriately
For an informal discussion, please contact Ella Blewitt on or Email:
To apply please download the application form at the bottom of the advert and return to:
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Closing date: 10 March 2026
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact Ella Blewitt on or Email:
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