Care 2 U, a leading home care provider in Walsall and the West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Social Care Worker to join their dedicated team. This role offers exciting benefits, including the potential for sponsorship opportunities. We welcome applications from qualified individuals eager to make a difference.
About the Company
With over a decade of experience, Care 2 U has been delivering top-quality care and support services to individuals aged 18 and older. We specialize in empowering our Service Users to maximize their independence and lead active social lives, serving diverse communities across the region.
As a trusted local provider, Care 2 U is committed to offering exceptional palliative care that enables our community members to maintain the highest possible level of independence. Our services are flexible and responsive, tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each Service User. Through comprehensive assessments, risk management, and care planning, we ensure that the Service User is at the heart of everything we do.
Position: Social Care Worker
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sleaford, UK
About the Role
We are actively recruiting dedicated carers to join our team in the Walsall, Dudley, and Sandwell areas. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time work, a fantastic opportunity awaits—with great benefits and comprehensive training provided.
Main Duties
- Every day, you’ll be making a difference working with adults through community-based adult services in the borough of Walsall, providing support to both males and females.
- You will support with personal care such as washing, dressing, bathing, preparing meals, mobility assistance, escorting duties, etc. Providing support service and support with outings for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues.
- Candidate must be flexible to work on a rota basis over a 7-day period including weekends and/or evenings. Morning shifts can start from 6am and end approx. 3 pm. Evening shifts start at around 3pm and finish between 10 pm and 11 pm. Each shift in each area have different start and finish times according to individual shift patterns. Flexibility is an essential and critical requirement of the job role.
Qualifications
- We are looking for people who have a caring nature and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and support to adults within the community to establish and maintain daily living skills to maximise independence. The ideal candidates will be empathetic, compassionate, trustworthy, caring, respectful and resilient whilst being reliable, flexible and positive.
Desirable traits:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare background is required. Training and experience equivalent to a recognised Level 2 in Health and Social Care would be beneficial.
- Drivers with use of their own vehicle are required and is essential for this job role.
- Experience or qualification of working with autism, learning disabilities and dementia will be preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates of pay up to £11.90 (not inclusive of travel allowance)
- Paid travel allowance between calls
- Company pension
- Extensive training and Care Certificate
- Extensive specialist training
- Recommend-a-friend / customer incentives
- Long-term career development
- Flexible hours
- Sponsorship available
NOTE: If you are outside the UK, you will be required to evidence of 2 years driving experience, be minimum of 27 years (insurance criteria for driving in UK) and acquire a vehicle within 3 weeks of arrival within the UK
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
Open until filled