Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 Recommend a Friend Bonus

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist children and young people with learning disabilities across daily routines, schooling prep, and personal care.

You will help create a safe, homely environment, supporting emotional needs and planning engaging activities. Training is provided, with opportunities for progression and DBS support.

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants with and without experience, from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare or social care.
• Must hold a manual Driving Licence (vehicles are provided at the home)
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and sleep ins.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, personal care, getting ready for school and meal prep.
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park and movie nights.

Skills

Warm, patient and caring

No experience needed

Manual Driving Licence

Weekend shifts

Job description

Role: Support Worker

Location: Brierley Hill, Dudley

Pay: £13.86 -£14.61 per hour

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Work Patterns -You will work rewarding long day shifts including early starts, late evenings, weekends and sleep in’s fairly planned within the rotas.

Make Every Day Extraordinary

Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care

Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference?

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services.

At Inspire, being a Support Worker means more than a job - it’s a chance to shape young lives. Based in our welcoming home in Dudley, you’ll support children and young people (ages 3–18) with learning disabilities to feel safe, valued and inspired.

From helping with daily routines to sharing laughs over games or cheering on small milestones, you’ll be making a lasting difference. Some days will be challenging, but every smile and breakthrough makes it worthwhile.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines, personal care, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities through to bed time. You will also:

• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records for high-quality care.

Where You’ll Do It

Our home features individually designed bedrooms created by our young residents, along with several communal rooms that encourage social interactions among the children. We also have a fantastic garden space equipped with an Astro-turfed area, trampoline, climbing frames, paddling pools, and various toys to ensure the children enjoy spending time both at home and in the community.

Our young residents are amazing individuals, each with unique personalities, mannerisms, communication styles, understandings, and support needs. They are affectionate and loving, expressing this in various ways, whether by requesting time with their key workers, thanking staff for a good day, or seeking physical affection.

We believe that a well-supported team is essential to delivering high standards of care, and we treat one another like family while maintaining professional boundaries. We prioritise work-life balance, support staff in taking on overtime, ensure adequate rest periods, and hold regular one‑on‑one supervisions to provide a safe space for discussing concerns and recognising each other's efforts.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in care supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health, education, customer service, or another people‑focused role, we value transferable skills such as:

• Warm, patient and caring with a focus on others
• No experience needed - full training provided
• A real desire to make a difference every day
• Must hold a manual Drivers Licence (vehicles are provided at the home)
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and sleep in’s.

Why Join Us?

• Full Time contracts
• Competitive Salary
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well‑designed space.
• A team that feels like family – the support you need to thrive
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction including Enhanced DBS
• Comprehensive, hands‑on training that’s built around your needs and your role.
• Career Progression: Fully Funded QCF Diploma (Levels 4-5) and clear pathways to promotion
• £1000 Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.