Support Worker

Diverse Talent Partners; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive living service in Halesowen is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help vulnerable young people achieve their potential. This role involves providing emotional and practical support, promoting independence, and assisting with daily routines. Ideal candidates have a genuine passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are available, along with a supportive team culture and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and families.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties, or young parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people and young mothers.
• Promote independence and life skills, including budgeting and personal care.
• Support young people in accessing education and community resources.
• Maintain accurate daily records and support plans.

Skills

Strong communication and empathy skills

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Patience and resilience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Support Worker – Supported Living & Mother and Baby Unit

Location: Halesowen, West Midlands

Hours: Part-time (Minimum 18 hours per week / 3 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends)

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Service

Our client is a supported living service in Halesowen which provides care and support for young people aged 16–18 years across 10 individual apartments, along with a dedicated Mother and Baby Unit. They work with young adults who have experienced trauma, family breakdown, or adverse childhood experiences, helping them to build independence, stability, and positive futures.

Our client is now seeking compassionate, reliable, and proactive Support Workers to join their dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and young parents.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people to achieve their personal goals, develop life skills, and transition towards independent living. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Manager and other team members to deliver person-centred support within a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people aged 16–18 and young mothers in the supported accommodation.
• Promote independence and life skills, including budgeting, cooking, personal care, and positive parenting.
• Support young people in accessing education, training, employment, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate daily records, support plans, and incident reports.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with residents and act as a positive role model.
• Support with household tasks, daily routines, and community integration.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision sessions.
• Work flexibly across a rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts as required.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and families.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.
• Reliability, patience, and resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota pattern (including evenings and weekends).
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties, or young parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support.

What is on offer

• A meaningful role making a real difference in young people’s lives
• Competitive hourly rate
• Minimum of 18 hours per week (3 shifts), with opportunities for additional hours
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture and regular supervision
• Opportunities for progression within the organisation

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about empowering young people and supporting them to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role.