Support Worker/Carer

6 days ago

Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Standon Gardens Ltd Full time £13,000 - £30,000 per year

We do not currently provide sponsorship

The Role

Standon is looking to recruit hardworking and caring individuals to join our team. The successful candidates will be primarily caring for people who live in their own apartments on site, meaning you will have one place of work to come to for your entire shift. This is an opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative company looking to offer support to people both in their own homes and in residential care. We aim to provide people top quality care in a safe environment that enables them to live as independently as possible and respect their individual wishes. You will need to be able to start some days at 7am and finish on other days as late as 10pm.

Your skills should include

  • Compassionate – putting the people we care for at the heart of everything we do.
  • Hardworking – be able to work with energy and commitment.
  • Able to work on your own or as part of a team.
  • Trustworthy and reliable – To be consistent in everything you do, including punctuality and low levels of absence.
  • Flexibility – Able to work your fair share mornings, afternoons, weekends, holidays and be able to pick up extra when needed.
  • Previous experience in a caring role is preferred.
  • Resilience – Caring is very rewarding but can be very difficult at times.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written – building rapport with our clients and their families and accurately record keeping is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication administration, personal hygiene and cleaning.
  • Maintain accurate care plans and documentation while adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to address needs and concerns.
  • Support individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia through behavior management and engaging activities.
  • Participate in training and development programs, including NVQ, to enhance care skills.

We can offer

  • Commute to a single place of work – No driving between clients.
  • Full training provided appropriate to the role – Both online and in person relevant training.
  • Further development opportunities such as nationally recognised qualifications - NVQ level 2 & 3 and the Care Certificate.
  • Enhanced bank holiday rates.
  • Bonus Scheme - Overtime bonus rewarding flexibility
  • Blue light card – Care workers are eligible to apply for a blue light card providing you with discounts to many shops and restaurants.
  • Chance to work in a well-established, well-respected and award-winning local company that's been caring for people for over 40 years

For more information, including a more comprehensive description of the job on offer, please do not hesitate to contact us through indeed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £13.01 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a DBS on the live update system?

Experience:

  • Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Tamworth (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2025

Expected start date: 02/01/2026

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