* Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
* Location - Aldridge/ Walsall Wood
* Hours - full time from 38 hrs per week
* Days and Night contracts available
Why Join Us?
As aSupport Workerin our Children’s Residential Care home, you’ll benefit from:
* Competitive Pay: £11.50 - £13.00 per hour (based on competencies)
* Premium Rates for Sleep-in Shifts: £62.55 (min. once weekly)
* Overtime Opportunities: Paid at £14.00 - £15.50 per hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
* Funded DBS and renewals
* Private health cashback plan
* Online GP, physio, and counselling services
* Death in service benefit (2x salary)
* Contributory pension
* Blue Light retail discount card
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Emergency days scheme
* Performance reviews and career progression support
* Referral rewards and annual recognition awards
* Additional leave for service milestones (2 and 5 years)
* Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity
About the Role
You will work in aChildren’s Residential Care homein a warm, supportive environment, caring for children ages 5-18 with learning and physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and other complex needs. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing space for children to learn, grow, and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Shift Details:
* Days includes a mix of early shifts, late shifts, long days, OR Wake Nights
* Includes alternate weekend shifts
Responsibilities:
* Provide a caring, consistent home environment for each young person
* Empower children to achieve goals, build confidence, and develop independence
* Serve as a positive role model
* Promote equality and diversity
* Ensure all health, educational, and care needs are met
Qualifications & Experience
* Hold Level 3 or 4 in Residential ChildcareorLevel 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce, or be willing to work towards.
* Experience with children with moderate to severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, complex needs and related behavioural challenges.
Skills & Attributes
We’d love to welcome you to our team if you have:
* Strong communication and IT skills
* Conflict management skills for handling high-pressure situations
* Compassion, reliability, and a supportive, team-oriented approach
* Experience of working to care plans
About Progress
For over 24 years, Progress has provided industry-leading Residential, Supported Living, and Fostering services across the Midlands. We’re committed to exceptional care, and we offer genuine career development and supportive training to our staff.
If you’re ready to make a difference, join us in supporting children to live life to its fullest!
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