Our client is looking to recruit permanent residential support workers for their homes for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in Walsall and Wednesbury.
Hourly pay rate £12.21 up to £13.00 per hour + £50 per sleep-in for Support workers.
Contract: Full-time, rota-based (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins).
No Sponsorship Is Offered. UK Driving Licence Is Essential.
You’ll support young people with their day-to-day lives in a homely, safe and structured environment. Your role is to provide consistency, guidance, and encouragement, just like a great parent figure would.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting morning and bedtime routines, meals, school prep and daily structure
* Encouraging hobbies and activities like sports, video games, arts, or music
* Helping with homework and promoting emotional wellbeing
* Writing reports and maintaining records to meet compliance
* Keeping the house clean, welcoming, and organised
* Supporting contact with family, holidays, special events and outings
* Administering basic medical care, including medication
* Creating timetables, setting boundaries and promoting positive behaviours
* Working closely with colleagues and management to provide high-quality care
Requirements
* You should have experience working with vulnerable teens or those with emotional, behavioural, or learning difficulties.
* We want team members who are trauma informed, can remain calm under pressure, and know how to build real, lasting relationships with young people.
* Experience as a Support Worker or EBD Support Worker Level 3 in Health & Social Care (required)
* Leadership qualities and a hands‑on, positive approach
* Full UK driving licence- ESSENTIAL
* Confident in safeguarding, setting boundaries, and leading by example.
In Return You’ll Receive
* £50 per sleep-in shift
* Performance bonuses based on feedback and Ofsted outcomes
* Assistance with funding for Level 3/4/5 Health & Social Care training
* Clear development pathway to Senior, Deputy, and Registered Manager roles
* In‑depth induction with shadowing, training and 1-to-1 support
* 24/7 Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
* Therapeutic training & practice in every home
* Modern, beautifully decorated homes with generous budgets for the children
* Holidays abroad, activity days and real childhood experiences for the young people
* Progression & Training
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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