Job Children's Residential Support Worker, Walsall

Are you a caring individual who has a genuine passion for helping and supporting others as they progress into adulthood?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our team based in Walsall as a Children's Residential Support Worker where we provide a warm and safe haven for our young people to thrive and grow. Our warm and modern homes are surrounded by our wonderful team who have made the house a home and ensure our young people make memories daily with a home filled with love, laughter and fun

We currently have 2 homes for young people aged 7 -18 with challenging behaviours, complex needs and Autism, we provide them the platform to express their views and feelings at all times and help them on their journey into adulthood by teaching them vital life skills and giving them the confidence to learn new skills.

The role is unique as no two days are the same, although this role is demanding, this is far outweighed by the fantastic outcomes we regularly achieve for our young people. We are looking for patient, understanding and resilient individuals who are committed to supporting our young people daily.

You must have residential care experience and specifically young people, or a background in education would also be sufficient.

A UK driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years is essential for this position as you will occasionally be asked to take the young people to School or any local appointments.

*** Please note, we are also unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role now or in the future***

Shifts for the role will be 10am to 10pm or 8am to 8pm and will include weekends and some Bank Holidays and 1 sleep shift per week, so we ask all applicants are flexible to the young people's needs. The rota will be available in advance so you can achieve the perfect work/life balance. The contract is a minimum of 36 hours per week plus overtime available if required

Salary for the role is £12.50 per hour (plus sleep bonus of £40 per completed sleep) we also offer fully funded qualifications and a mentoring programme to ensure you can reach your full potential and achieve everything you want to whilst with us.

If you think this role could be for you we would love to hear from you, as a leading provider of care across the Midlands we can offer you the chance to change lives and really make a difference, we put the young people at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for people who share our vision.