Support Worker

Monday to Friday 08:45 to 15:45

Scale 2: £24,610

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life?

We’re looking for caring people to join the team at the Wyre Forest Resource Centre, a. We provide support for individuals with a range of conditions including learning disability, dementia, mental health, and physical disability.

Who are we looking for?

You may or may not have experience in working in a day care setting. We are looking for applicants who can already demonstrate the right values to continue with our drive to achieve positive outcomes for individuals using the service. To ensure this we will give you all the training you need.

You will be natural communicator, and a caring person by nature. You’ll enjoy building strong, positive relationships with people you work with and support.

To be successful, you will;

Be naturally person centred

Understand the need to promote dignity, respect, independence, liberty and privacy

Be able to meet peoples physical AND social support needs

Have motivation to support vulnerable people to overcome barriers achieve their goals and aspirations

You’ll focus on providing health and social support to individuals using the service;

Support individuals with their physical and social care needs.

Following care plans and other guidance

Maintaining detailed and accurate records of the care you provide

Attend handover, meetings and training and follow instruction

You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic, have a sense of humour, with an ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Good recording skills are essential. Computer skills advantageous.

Previous experience of supporting people with care and support needs and an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities is an advantage. We welcome applications from people who are able to use their own initiative but who are also excellent team players. You will have a can-do attitude with an ability to support and enable individuals to access a wide range of community activities. Have a willingness to learn and attend relevant training.

Service Operational times - Monday to Friday, 8.45 – 4.00p.m.

Competitive Salary.

Induction programme

Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 25 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 30 days when you have been with us for 5 years.

Brilliant pension scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Excellent training, apprenticeship schemes and CPD opportunities.

Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing.

For more information or just a chat about the role please contact: Graham Knight 07860 606372

Closing Date: 6th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December 2026 (to be held at Wyre Forest Resource Centre )