Rate: £13.47 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm)
Apply via: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
We are currently recruiting on behalf of Solihull Council for a Support Worker to join their team at Park View Day Centre, working with older adults and adults with disabilities. This is a rewarding and hands-on opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives through day-to-day engagement and support.
? Key Responsibilities:
- Support adults with a range of disabilities and age-related needs in a day centre environment.
- Facilitate and assist with meaningful daytime activities including games, crafts, gentle exercise, and social sessions.
- Offer personal care and mobility assistance as needed, using appropriate manual handling techniques.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with service users, promoting independence and dignity at all times.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive setting.
- Accurately maintain basic records and report any changes in service users’ needs.
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar role within social care or day centre settings.
- Manual handling training is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a commitment to high-quality person-centred care.
- A DBS on the Update Service is desirable or willingness to undergo one.
