Job Description

Care/Support Worker: Residential Care (Ludlow) or Supported Living Services (SLS)

Competitive Pay | Full Induction & Training | Excellent Benefits

Join Vision Homes Association: Shropshire's Care Provider of the Year 2024!

Ready to make a

profound difference

every day and build a truly fulfilling career? Join Vision Homes Association (VHA), an outstanding care organisation, and our dedicated team! We are

Shropshire's Care Provider of the Year 2024

and numerous Partners in Care Award winners since 2024.

Our staff tell us they feel truly

engaged and proud

to work for us, and for the people we support. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to empowering adults with multiple disabilities to live

rich, active, and independent lives

.

Choose Your Path: Residential Care or Supported Living

We are expanding our services in Ludlow (Residential Care) and across our Supported Living Services (SLS), creating exciting opportunities for passionate individuals who are

caring, compassionate, and reliable

.

You can choose to apply for a role in one of these two settings:

Option 1: Residential Care (Ludlow)

Focus:

Based in our registered care homes in

Ludlow

.

Role:

Providing physical assistance and emotional reassurance , fostering a supportive, safe, and positive environment within our care homes.

Option 2: Supported Living Services (SLS)

Focus:

Expanding across our services.

Drivers with access to a vehicle are particularly welcome

due to the location of some of our services.

Role:

Instrumental in supporting individuals to achieve their goals,

both at home and in the community

, helping people gain choice, control, and independence.

What You'll Do & Your Impact

As a Care/Support Worker, you will be the cornerstone of support, providing both physical assistance and emotional reassurance. You will work building trust and respecting everyone, exploring needs rather than assuming.

Key responsibilities include:

Empowering Independence & Daily Living Skills:

Assisting with daily living activities, from household tasks to shopping and socialising.

Personal Care & Wellbeing:

Supporting daily routines with

dignity and privacy

, implementing individualized care plans , and helping individuals maintain their health and stay well, including medication needs and health appointments.

Community & Fun:

Facilitating access to leisure, social activities, outings, and appointments.

Team Collaboration:

Working alongside a dedicated care team and communicating effectively with the people we support, their families, and healthcare professionals.

Documentation:

Utilizing IT systems for essential documentation and reporting.
This is a dynamic role that requires flexibility, as support is provided around the clock, 365 days a year.

What We Offer: Pay & Rewards

We are committed to empowering our staff and celebrating your potential.

Competitive Pay:

23,011 per annum

for 36 hours/week (Residential Care). Competitive rates of pay for all roles.

Additional Earnings:

Sleeping-in shifts paying up to an additional 80 per night!

(SLS).

Bonus:

250 bonus

upon successful completion of your probation.

Training & Development:

Full induction, ongoing

paid training

, and opportunities to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications (like a Diploma in Health & Social Care).

Annual Leave:

Generous

6 weeks of annual leave

entitlement (Residential Care).

Wellbeing & Benefits:

Access to a

Blue Light Discount Card

. Workplace pension scheme. Employee Assistance scheme to support your health and wellbeing. Sick pay (Residential Care). We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS disclosure (Residential Care). Full support and supervision. A variety of shift patterns and contracts.
We're Looking for Qualities That Shine

We value character and a willingness to learn above all else. If you possess these qualities, we want to hear from you!

Reliability Caring Nature / Compassionate Patience Responsible Attitude Intuitive Willingness to Learn A team player who can also work on your own initiative Genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care

Highly Desirable (Particularly for Supported Living):

Drivers who have access to a vehicle Excellent organisational skills
Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Don't just find a job, find your calling!

Apply Today!

Vision Homes Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please Note:

Due to recent changes in UKVI regulations, VHA is NOT able to provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for this role.

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

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 36 per week

Work Location: In person