Support Worker
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £50 Flat Sleep In Rate |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Shirley, Solihull |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Life Opportunities (SoLO) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SWSLSR |
Summary
As a Support Worker, you’ll empower adults with learning disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. Working across home and community settings, you’ll support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, emotional wellbeing, and community participation.
Key Responsibilities -
- Support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and personal care
- Assist with medication and managing finances
- Help service users attend appointments and community activities
- Promote independence and positive behaviour
- Maintain accurate records and report incidents as required
- Work in both 1:1 and group support settings
Day and Time—(4-week rolling rota)— Additional hours available on a Saturday evening and Sunday evening.
Week 1 - Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm, Saturday 8am-5.00pm
Week 2 - Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm,
Week 3- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm,
Week 4- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm, Saturday 8am-5.00pm
About You -
- Previous experience in a care/support role is desirable
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support
- Passion for working with people with learning disabilities
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and committed to weekend working
- Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care is an advantage
- Female Preferred
What We Offer -
- 31 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced DBS provided
Key Responsibilities -
- Support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and personal care
- Assist with medication and managing finances
- Help service users attend appointments and community activities
- Promote independence and positive behaviour
- Maintain accurate records and report incidents as required
- Work in both 1:1 and group support settings
Day and Time—(4-week rolling rota)— Additional hours available on a Saturday evening and Sunday evening.
Week 1 - Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm, Saturday 8am-5.00pm
Week 2 - Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm,
Week 3- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm,
Week 4- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm, Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-4.30 pm, Saturday 8am-5.00pm
About You -
- Previous experience in a care/support role is desirable
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support
- Passion for working with people with learning disabilities
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and committed to weekend working
- Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care is an advantage
- Female Preferred
What We Offer -
- 31 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced DBS provided