Children &Young Adults Support Worker

LeviCare Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking dedicated Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join their team. The role involves supporting young people aged 5-18 with complex needs in residential services. Key responsibilities include aiding daily living, emotional regulation, and communication. Candidates should have experience with learning disabilities and be qualified in Residential Childcare. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and flexible working patterns including days or waking nights.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour

Flexible working patterns

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive management and positive team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily living and emotional regulation.
• Assist in communication and behaviour management.
• Contribute to creating a stable and positive environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people with learning disabilities

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Experience with ADHD

Experience with complex healthcare needs

Experience with challenging behaviour

Understanding of therapeutic approaches

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Mandatory Training or Care Certificate

Oliver McGowan Training

Safeguarding Children

Medication Awareness

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