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. Youll 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 include: 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
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
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