Support Worker - Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Children's Waking Nights Support Worker in Walsall. The role focuses on providing support to young people with disabilities, managing behaviors, and facilitating activities. Candidates should be compassionate and committed, with strong communication skills and experience working with children.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme: Receive £400 for each successful referral

Recognition awards, vouchers, and surprises for exceptional contributions

Long service awards

Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning & development info

Cycle to work scheme: Save money and get fit

Auto-enrollment into salary sacrifice pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Earn while you learn, with opportunities for career development

Training qualification center support

Confidential 24-hour support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive required.
• Knowledge of childcare practices and care plans is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviors and provide emotional support.
• Facilitate social and educational activities for young people.
• Undertake household tasks and support personal care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children

Ability to drive

Knowledge of childcare practices

Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

Position: Children's Waking Nights Support Worker/Carer (Full-Time)

Location: Walsall (WS4). The ideal candidate must be able to drive.

Hours: Full-time - 8.00pm - 8.00am

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting young people in their daily life?

We are looking for Children’s Residential Support Workers who have a passion for providing high-quality support that enables young people to learn, develop through education and positive life experiences, stay healthy, and have a fun, fulfilling life.

We value core principles: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy. Support Worker roles benefit from training, with understanding of the role being desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Ability to drive
• Knowledge of childcare practices
• Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans
• Basic IT skills

The role

• This role involves managing challenging behaviors.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people, respecting their individuality and enabling appropriate choices aligned with their support plans. You will also complete various records and documents.
• Facilitate social, educational, recreational activities, and support maintaining contact with families or significant others.
• Undertake household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and support young people's personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme: Receive £400 for each successful referral *
• Above and beyond: Recognition awards, vouchers, and surprises for exceptional contributions.
• Long service awards
• Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning & development info.
• Cycle to work scheme: Save money and get fit.
• Pension: Auto-enrollment into salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life cover: Death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, with opportunities for career development.
• Swanton Educates: Training qualification center support.
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24-hour support.
• Employee Voice: Regular feedback events.

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Bluebell House is a new 6-bed children’s home in Walsall, supporting children with learning and/or physical disabilities. It features breakout spaces, activity rooms, sensory room, lounges, and personalized bedrooms designed with the children’s input. Our aim is to empower children by listening to their voices and supporting their potential and outcomes.