Job Description
Support Worker - Flexible Role in TF11 (Shifnal)
Location: TF11 - Shifnal
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week + sleep-ins (alternating weekends)
Pay Rate: £12.81 per hour,
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
Looking for a Role That's Rewarding, Active, and Full of Variety?
We're seeking a Support Worker to join our team in TF11, supporting two adults with learning disabilities and autism (with a third person possibly joining soon). If you're calm, patient, and love helping people live life to the fullest, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
"Being a support worker is a great opportunity, because you directly improve someone's quality of life, empower their independence, and build trusting, meaningful relationships while growing personally and professionally" - Current Support Worker
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll support:
One individual in their 30s - very active, loves long hikes, swimming, gym sessions, and works at a farm (independently during work hours).
Another individual in their 30s - fun-loving with a great sense of humour, enjoys horse riding, arts and crafts, cooking, and exploring historic places like Black Country Museum and Blists Hill. Epilepsy is managed with medication.
Both individuals value consistency and positive relationships, so your role will be key in helping them thrive.
Support Overview
Support Type: 1:1 and some shared support hours
Shift Patterns:
Earlies
Lates
Long days
Sleep-ins
Alternating weekends
Support Needs:
Personal care (for one individual only)
Meal preparation and medication administration
No hoist or wheelchair use
SALT guidance for eating support
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualities:
Calm, patient, and approachable
Positive, outgoing, and happy to encourage independence
Comfortable with varied activities and flexible shifts
Manual driver with full UK licence
Experience is welcome but not essential-we'll provide full training.
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