Children &Young Adults Support Worker

LeviCare Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider is seeking dedicated Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join their team across residential services in the West Midlands. You will support young people aged 5-18 with learning disabilities and complex needs, providing essential care in a nurturing environment. The role requires experience with challenging behaviour and strong communication skills, including non-verbal techniques. Competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour

Flexible working patterns (Days or Waking Nights)

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive management and a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Training in safeguarding children is required.
• Communication skills including non-verbal communication are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily living and emotional regulation.
• Work within a therapeutic framework to create a stable environment.
• Assist with behaviour management and personal development.

Skills

Experience working with young people with learning disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

ADHD

Complex healthcare needs

Challenging behaviour

Understanding of therapeutic approaches

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children and Young Adults Support Workers

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Locations: Across the West Midlands - Wolverhampton, Walsall, Coventry

Service Type: Residential Services (Ages 5-18)

Hours: Days and Waking Nights Available

About the Role

We are recruiting dedicated Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join our team across 10 residential services. Each home supports young people aged 5‑18 with learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. Homes vary between 4‑12 beds (most with 6 beds), providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

In this role, you will support children and young people with daily living, emotional regulation, communication, behaviour management, and personal development. You will work within a therapeutic framework and contribute to creating a stable and positive environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Complex healthcare needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches
• Strong communication skills, including non‑verbal communication (Makaton or PECS)

Required Training & Qualifications

• Mandatory Training or Care Certificate (including practical Moving & Handling)
• Oliver McGowan Training
• Safeguarding Children
• Medication Awareness
• Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour
• Flexible working patterns (Days or Waking Nights)
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Supportive management and a positive team environment