Social Care Worker Quinton, Birmingham £24,570.00 per annum 37.5 hours per week Permanent About the role We are looking to recruit compassionate team members to join our team to help support customers with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The role will include all aspects of personal care, cleaning, record keeping and supping people with health and welling issues including attending health appointments. The aim of the role is to deliver an outstanding service which is person centred in a way that enhances the lives of people with profound learning disabilities offering choice, ensuring the people have a voice and their wishes and decisions are respected. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, the successful candidates must be committed to inclusion and engagement and ensure that the people they are supporting have a full, active meaningful lifestyle one that they have chosen for themselves. The role is permanent opportunity covering a variety of shifts to include weekends and bank holidays and may change depending on service requirement (Earlies, lates, weekends & sleep ins). Who we’re looking for? A positive attitude around person centred approaches to working with individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs A working knowledge of legislation and regulation in regard to delivering care support to vulnerable people Experience of working within a busy care environment, including all aspects of care (e.g. personal care, manual handling, daily support) Experience of keeping accurate and compliant records The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team Basic numeracy and literacy skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Accountable Flexible approach Reliable and punctual Ability to maintain confidentiality Use of initiative Punctuality and reliability are essential to meet the requirements of the role, the shifts are early morning’s, late finishes, weekend working and waking nights. You may be required to work the occasional night shift when the service is needed Working in a regulated service it is essential that staff have their mandatory training up to date and preferably hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or are willing to work towards this. It is important that the successful candidate understands health and social care legislation and CQC fundamental standards. Why join us? This is not just a ‘job’ this is the feeling of knowing that you are part of something bigger and being able to go home each day with job satisfaction and pride in what is achieved by Trident Group every day. Our purpose is putting people and communities at the heart of our services and the safe homes we provide. To deliver against our purpose we will be: Trustworthy Collaborative Accountable People Focused Caring in all we do The benefits 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days A day off for your birthday 4 days off when you move home Life assurance (3 x salary) Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme Flexible Working options Learning & Development opportunities Who we are? Trident Group has over 60 years’ experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 650 staff, works with volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group consists of; Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering trauma informed care and support services. We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people How to apply? If you think this role is a good fit for you, click apply and upload your CV! All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK. Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. At Trident Group, we only consider agency introductions where a signed agreement is in place, and where the agency has been specifically contacted by a member of our People & Culture Team. We do not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited or speculative CV submissions made directly to our employees or outside of the above.