Support Worker

NonStop Consulting Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential service in Dudley is looking for a Support Worker to join their team. This role emphasizes delivering compassionate care and emotional support to young individuals, while fostering their personal development. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, support care plans, and ensure a safe environment. With a competitive salary of £29,799 and opportunities for career growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about changing young lives. Immediate start is available, and the role includes a mix of shifts and sleep-ins.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Full training and development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• DBS clearance required.
• Experience in Children's Residential services essential.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
• Encourage routines and personal development.
• Create trusting relationships with young people.
• Support implementation of individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate records using IT systems.
• Drive young people to appointments and activities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe home environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emotional support

Relational skills

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

IT systems for record keeping

Job description

NonStop Care are working with a Good Ofsted Children's Residential Service in Dudley & West Bromwich, who are seeking a Support Worker to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a growing supportive service with real opportunities for career development.

There are also some Team Leader positions available for experienced candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £29,799 per annum
• £45 per sleep-in and plenty of overtime opportunities
• Immediate start
• Full training and development to help you build your career
• Casual dress & On-site parking
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real opportunities to progress
• Work that's truly meaningful-changing young lives, one day at a time

About the Role

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care and emotional support
• Encourage daily routines, school attendance, and personal development
• Create strong, trusting relationships as a positive role model
• Support the implementation of individualised care plans
• Maintain accurate records and reports using IT systems
• Accompany and drive young people to appointments, outings, and activities
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant home under Ofsted and safeguarding standards
• Mix of day shifts, night shifts & sleep-ins

Requirements

• DBS clearance
• Experience within Childrens Residential services
• A full driving licence
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The hiring managers will be interviewing as & when strong candidates come across their way, so apply now to secure your chance.

If this isn't the right position for you, there are multiple positions across various seniority's available. Get in touch with our recruitment specialist Andrew Rowley to discuss.