Support Worker – Walsall Salary: £12 per hour Contract Options: 36-hour or 48-hour contracts Shift Pattern: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to join their team in Walsall, supporting a young person with complex needs. This role requires individuals who can deliver care with empathy, resilience, and a trauma-informed approach to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. About the Role You will support a young person presenting with significant emotional and behavioural challenges, including: Dysregulation triggered by interpersonal conflicts, rejection, or self-esteem struggles. Self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, and impulsive actions requiring vigilant emotional support, clear boundaries, and de-escalation strategies. Risk-taking behaviours such as medication overdoses, absconding, and threats of self-harm. Your role will focus on: Implementing structured routines to provide stability. Building positive relationships based on trust and consistency. Collaborating with mental health professionals to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Managing safety risks, including monitoring physical health and creating a secure living environment. Supporting social development, independence, and self-esteem through tailored activities and engagement. Key Responsibilities Deliver person-centred care that aligns with a trauma-informed framework. Manage challenging behaviours using proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques. Monitor the young person’s mental and physical well-being, ensuring safety and adherence to risk management plans. Foster a therapeutic environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including CAMHS and psychologists. Provide structure, routine, and clear communication to promote security and stability. Requirements: Prior experience in supporting young people with complex needs or trauma-informed care. A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to caregiving. Strong skills in crisis management, emotional regulation, and behaviour de-escalation. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Benefits: Flexible contract options (36 or 48 hours per week). A consistent 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM shift pattern. Training and development opportunities to enhance your therapeutic care skills. The opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of a young person. How to Apply If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can help shape a young person’s future, please apply now Alert me to jobs like this