Part Time Male Support Worker

Job Title: Part\-Time Male Support Worker (Complex Needs \& Driver Required) – Supported Living
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Hours: Part\-Time (24 Hours per week)
Salary: Up to £12\.82 per hour \+ £67\.50 per sleep\-in
Benefits: Company Pension, On\-site Parking, Sick Pay, Mileage paid at 45p per mile, Ongoing Training \& Development*Please note: Due to the personal care and complex needs of the individual we support at this service, this post is restricted to male applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010\.*About Us
Inclusion Independence is a care provider specialising in supported living services for adults with disabilities. Our core mission is to promote independence and social inclusion within the local community. By utilizing a person\-centred approach, we empower our tenants to lead fulfilling lives while building meaningful, positive relationships. We take great pride in our recent 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which reflects the high quality of care and support we deliver.The Role \& Shift Patterns
We are looking for a dedicated male Support Worker to join our team in Stourbridge on a part\-time basis (24 hours per week).In this role, you will be provide dedicated, person\-centred support to an individual with complex needs, helping them manage their daily life safely and independently within their own home and the local community. Because this individual requires consistent support, this role operates on a rota basis. You must be available to work a variety of shifts, which includes:

• Evening work


• Sleep\-ins (paid at an additional £67\.50 per night)


• Weekends


• Bank holidays

• Develop Independent Living Skills: Assist with cooking healthy meals, domestic cleaning, and laundry.


• Community Engagement: Drive and accompany them to access the local community in Stourbridge, attend social activities, and manage grocery shopping. You will be required to drive the service user's own motability/adapted vehicle (which is an automatic) for these outings.


• Cultural Needs: Ensure individual cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs are fully met and celebrated.


• Administration: Maintain accurate, highly detailed, person\-centred record\-keeping and log daily progress notes.

• Driving Requirement: You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence (manual or automatic entitlement) and be completely confident and willing to drive a service user's automatic vehicle.


• Qualifications: A Level 2, 3, or 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification).


• Experience: Prior experience working within the care or supported living sector, ideally supporting individuals with complex needs.


• Key Attributes: A positive "can\-do" attitude, excellent boundaries, resilience, and a genuine passion for promoting independence in social care.


• Education: GCSE or equivalent is preferred.

• Competitive pay of up to £12\.82 per hour.


• Sleep\-ins compensated at £67\.50 per night.


• Generous mileage allowance of 45p per mile (where applicable).


• Excellent career progression pathways (100% of our current Home Managers were promoted internally).


• Comprehensive, ongoing training and professional development (including specialized training for complex needs).

• Strict Policy: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.


• Eligibility: We will not accept applications from candidates who reside outside of the UK or who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must already possess the permanent right to work in the UK to be considered.


• Vetting: All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Expected hours: 24\.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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