Care Support Worker

About Us

The Family Care Trust will provide quality, flexible services that respond to individual needs, promoting independence, dignity, and choices to maintain or improve quality of life. We strive to deliver sensitive, high-quality services that enable independence with dignity.

About the Role

We’re looking for 1 or 2 day-time Care Support Workers to join our team at our Hampton in Arden site (Postcode B92 0BD), a supported living environment for 10 young adults with learning and / or physical disabilities. You’ll provide person-centred support through the night, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort, administering medication, keeping accurate digital records, and maintaining a calm, clean environment.

Shift patterns are between the hours of 7.30am and 9.00pm.

Staff will be required to work some weekends & Bank Holidays. (Higher rate of pay paid for these shifts).

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver respectful, person-centred support, including dignified personal care

· Administer and record medication accurately and on time

· Keep living areas clean and tidy, and support simple food/drink preparation

· Complete clear, timely digital records (e.g., care notes, handovers)

· Follow infection-control and public-health guidance

· Communicate effectively with colleagues and attend briefings/meetings

· Drive service users in your own or a company vehicle when required

What You’ll Bring

· Experience providing care (formal or informal)

· Calm, compassionate approach and commitment to dignity and respect

· Basic digital literacy for accurate record-keeping

· Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle; business-use insurance if claiming mileage

· Right to work in the UK; willingness to complete Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks

· Level 2/3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

· Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or memory problems

· Medication administration experience

Why Join Us?

At Family Care Trust, we value compassion, creativity, and community. You’ll have the freedom to shape your area, develop new ideas, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Pay & Benefits

· Pay: £12.71 per hour (weekdays) plus a 12.50% premium for weekends/bank holidays

· Travel: £0.55 per mile

· Pension: Automatic enrolment with employer and government contributions

· Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 3 years)

· Life Assurance: 2x contracted salary

· Referral Bonus: Up to £750

· Free parking, tea, coffee, and milk

· Staff Discount at Berrys Café (Catherine de Barnes)

· DBS check paid for

· Employee Welfare Programme (including counselling)

· Staff Survey Group

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals, including children and adults at risk. All applicants must share this commitment. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, including references, enhanced DBS clearance, and verification of employment history. Please note that it is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles involving unsupervised access to vulnerable groups.

Disability Confident Statement

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you meet the minimum criteria for the role, you may be offered an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£14.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you require Sponsorship now or in the future?
• If you have been referred by a member of Staff, please enter their name.

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person