Job Details

Support Worker - Children's Services

Wolverhampton and Walsall Location

£12.60 - £12.85 an hour - Permanent

Job details

Pay

£12.60 - £12.85 an hour

Job type

Permanent

Shift and schedule

Weekend availability

Day shift

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

Referral programme

Employee discount

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Full job description

About The Role

We are seeking Children’s Residential Support Workers who are passionate about making every moment count for the children and young people in our care, regardless of qualifications or prior experience.

By fully embracing the company’s ethos, Support Workers provide both practical assistance and emotional support, empowering young people to achieve their goals and aspirations. This includes respecting each individual’s uniqueness and enabling them to make informed choices so they can live the life they wish to lead.

Locations: Wolverhampton and Walsall

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends

Job type: Permanent

We do not offer sponsorship

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting children in a way that promotes their development while respecting their dignity?

We are seeking individuals who share our core values and can apply them in their day-to-day work. At the heart of our ethos are five key principles, which underpin the PRIDE we take in delivering our services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.

Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.

The role

  Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower children and young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, while respecting their individuality and enabling them to make informed choices in line with their individual support plans.

  Promote health and well-being, including physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, ensuring these are met in an inclusive and supportive manner.

  Facilitate social, educational, and work-related activities, such as visiting family and friends, going for walks, shopping, and engaging in recreational activities of their choice.

  Undertake general housekeeping duties, including shopping and domestic tasks, and where required, support with elements of personal care.

  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, completing a range of documentation as required as part of the role.

What We Offer:

• We recognise and reward the outstanding contributions of our staff. Those who go above and beyond, as well as teams receiving positive inspection feedback, may be recognised with vouchers for high street retailers and other incentives.
• Long service awards to acknowledge and celebrate your ongoing commitment and contribution to the team.
• Access to our employee benefits app, helping you stay connected to our community, enjoy discounts across everyday and luxury retailers, and explore learning and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme, with automatic enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension plan.
• Funded qualifications through our “earn while you learn” approach, supporting you to develop your career within Swanton.*
• Clear career pathways, including apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3), allowing you to progress while gaining valuable experience.
• Care Skills, our in-house training and qualification centre, providing further opportunities for professional development.

*Subject to eligibility and criteria.

Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.

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.