Time 28 hours per week
Full UK Manual Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle required
Salary: £25,845 per annum pro rata
Eleven 11 Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for caring, dependable and enthusiastic Support Workers to join a rewarding care role supporting an individual within their own home in Shrewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in social care or continue developing their experience in a meaningful role where you can genuinely improve someone's quality of life every day.
About the Role:
We are recruiting for both day and night Support Workers to provide person-centred support to a gentleman in his 40s who has an acquired brain injury and mental health needs.
We are seeking someone with a calm, patient and positive approach, as the individual being supported can experience anxiety and benefits from reassurance and consistency throughout the day.
Building a strong relationship is an important part of this role, so shared interests and good conversation skills would be highly valued.
The gentleman enjoys:
• Music from the 1980s
• 80s films and TV shows
• Following Shrewsbury Town
• Watching Coronation Street
• Visiting cafés and garden centres
• Short walks within the local community
• Sharing a laugh and enjoying good humour
Someone with similar interests and a friendly, engaging personality would be a great fit.
Shift Requirements:
Candidates must be fully flexible across the 7-day week and able to work:
• 14-hour shifts between 8:00am – 10:00pm
• Sleep-in shifts attached to some shifts where required
• Day and night support patterns
Driving Requirements:
A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of the service.
What You’ll Be Doing:
No two days are the same, but responsibilities may include:
• Supporting day-to-day living activities and promoting independence
• Supporting access to community activities and outings
• Encouraging social interaction and maintaining family connections
• Assisting with managing finances where required
• Supporting shopping and maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment
• Providing and encouraging personal care where needed
• Offering reassurance, emotional support and promoting wellbeing
• Building positive relationships and ensuring person-centred support at all times
What We’re Looking For:
• A caring and compassionate nature
• Calm and reassuring approach under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible and reliable attitude towards working patterns
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential
• Genuine passion for helping people live fulfilling lives
Benefits Include:
• Early Pay – access earnings more frequently if required
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Flexible working opportunities
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Health & Social Care Diploma support for career progression
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Blue Light Card and additional employee discount schemes
• Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £500
• Free confidential 24/7 health, wellbeing and counselling support
If you're passionate about supporting others and want to build a meaningful career where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
To apply please call us on (phone number removed) or apply online to (url removed)
Salary description
£25845.00 - £25845.00 per year