Children's Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Bonus for Good/Outstanding Ofsted

Bonus for length of service

Full training and ongoing development

Career progression

Rewarding and meaningful work

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting Support Workers for a children's home in Birmingham, providing care to vulnerable young people in a trauma-informed environment. You will support emotional, physical and developmental needs, acting as a positive role model and building trusting relationships.

The role requires flexibility for long shifts, days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. A full UK driving licence is essential; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children preferred.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient under challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a positive role model for the children.
• Support young people who have experienced trauma.
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences.
• Help young people develop independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Trauma-informed

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join my clients residential 5 bed children's home supporting some of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people. This is a trauma-informed environment where patience, resilience, consistency and genuine care are essential.

This role requires real dedication and heart, as you will be supporting young people who may have experienced significant trauma and challenging life experiences.

The role also requires flexibility, with long shifts including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.

What's on offer:

• £31,000 OTE with the opportunity to earn up to £34,000 including bonuses
• Performance related bonus
• Bonus for Good/Outstanding Ofsted
• Bonus for length of service
• Supportive and dedicated team environment
• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Rewarding and meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people

The Role:

• Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Act as a positive role model
• Support young people who have experienced trauma
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences
• Help young people develop independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices
• This role includes long shifts, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, so flexibility is essential
• Please be aware this role requires a driver with a full UK driving licence and is unable to offer sponsorship.