Children's Support Worker in Wolverhampton

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Children's Home Care Workers (Residential) to join our Children's Family Homes service. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to support children and young people in a family-style residential environment, helping them achieve stability, improve their wellbeing, and reach their full potential. You will work across our residential homes, including our specialist short breaks service at Upper Pendeford Farm.

As a Corporate Parent, we are committed to providing the very best care and protection for children who are looked after. We are seeking individuals who share our passion for making a positive difference every day.

About Our Short Breaks Home

• 6-bed residential home
• Typically supports between 2 and 4 children at any one time
• Provides short break and respite care services
• Supports children with emotional and behavioural needs

What You'll Be Doing

• Create a safe, nurturing and supportive family environment for children and young people.
• Support children in line with their care plans and individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Act as a Key Worker and contribute to assessments, support plans and reviews.
• Promote children's physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Organise and participate in activities that encourage growth, confidence and independence.
• Prepare and cook meals while considering dietary, cultural and individual requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Support children to attend appointments, education and activities.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming home environment.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, education providers and external agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and advocate for the needs of children and young people.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in care.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice, including responding to issues such as missing episodes and child protection concerns.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Flexibility to work across multiple homes and undertake sleep-in shifts. A full driving licence is desirable.

Special Conditions

The role involves working shifts, including sleep-ins. The post holder may be required to carry out recognised restraint techniques when necessary following approved training. This is uncommon, and the service is committed to the principles of the Restraint Reduction Network. The successful candidate must be willing to work across all Children's Family Homes throughout the city, including the Short Breaks Home.

Why Join City of Wolverhampton Council?

At City of Wolverhampton Council, we are committed to supporting our workforce through ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities. You'll be part of a dedicated team helping some of the city's most vulnerable children and young people to thrive.

Corporate Parenting Commitment

"Corporate Parenting is the collective responsibility of the Council to provide the best possible care and protection for children who are looked after."

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £15.56 per hour

Location: Children's Family Homes across Wolverhampton, including Upper Pendeford Farm

Start Date: 24 August 2026

DBS: Enhanced DBS required

Apply now and help shape brighter futures for Wolverhampton's children and young people.