Support Worker - Children's Services

Swantoncare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Care/Support Workers for a children's service in Walsall. This role involves supporting young people with daily activities, empowering them to achieve their goals while ensuring their individuality is respected. Ideal candidates will have a passion for providing high-quality support and will be trained in the role. The organization values potential, responsibility, integrity, diversity, and empathy, making it a fulfilling place to work. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and making a meaningful impact in their development.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Training qualification centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with children and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to drive and knowledge of childcare practices are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and practical assistance to young people.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Assist with household tasks and personal care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children

Ability to drive

Knowledge of childcare practices

Familiarity with creating care plans

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting Care / Support Workers for our Children's service in Walsall.

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 to join our team who have a passion for providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop through education and positive life experiences, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

We are looking for people who share these core values and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

For Support Worker positions although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.

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 includes aspects of challenging behaviours with our residents.
• You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans. You will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
• Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme: we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond: we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards: we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.

Employee benefits app: stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work: you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.

Pension: we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Life cover: you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications: earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways: we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates: we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.

Trained mental health first aiders: available to support you when you need someone to talk to.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.

Employee Voice: we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

*subject to eligibility & criteria

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.

About The Service

Bluebell House is a new children’s home in Walsall, which provides support for 6 children with a learning disability and/or physical disability.

The home has a multitude of breakout spaces, including 2 activity rooms, a sensory room and two lounge spaces for if the children choose to have time alone. All bedrooms have en-suites and bedrooms are personalized and decorated with the children’s voice being the centre on these decisions, upon admission.

Our aim is to ensure the children we will support will have their voice heard and acted upon, to enable them to live their best potential and outcomes.