At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with practical and emotional assistance to help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering young people in Walsall.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, discounts, and funded qualifications.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and compassion are key; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
We are looking for Children’s Residential Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the children and young people, regardless of qualifications or experience. Whilst fully embracing the company ethos, support workers provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone's individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they want to live.
Location: Walsall
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends
Job type: Permanent
We do not offer sponsorship.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children in a way which enables their development and respects their dignity? We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy. You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
The role
- To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the children and young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
- Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
- Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
- General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care.
- As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 each time a successful referral is made.
- Above and beyond awards for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback.
- Long service awards to recognise your contribution to the team.
- Employee benefits app for discounts across everyday and luxury shops.
- Cycle to work scheme to save money and get fit.
- Pension scheme with auto enrolment.
- Life cover entitlement to death in service benefit.
- Funded qualifications to develop your career.
- Career pathways and apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3).
- Trained mental health first aiders available for support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential access to counselling, advice and support.
- Employee Voice events to listen to your feedback about working with us.
We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and require pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check before commencement.
About The Service
Bluebell House is a brand new 6 bedded children’s home in Walsall, which provides support for children with a learning disability and/or physical disability. The home has a multitude of breakout spaces, including 2 activity rooms, a sensory room and two lounge spaces for if the children choose to have time alone. All bedrooms have en-suites and will be personalised and decorated with the children’s voice being the centre of these decisions, upon admission. Our aim is to ensure the children we support will have their voice heard and acted upon, to enable them to live their best potential and outcomes.
Support Worker - Children's Services in Walsall employer: Swanton Care and Community
As a leading care provider in Falkirk, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. With flexible working options, opportunities for funded qualifications, and a comprehensive employee assistance program, we are committed to your professional growth and well-being, making us an excellent employer for those seeking rewarding careers in care.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
