Charles Hunter Associates

Therapeutic Care Worker

Support Worker - Children's Residential Home


Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children?


Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference?


If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join my client's 6-bed residential children's home in Yardley, Birmingham (B25), supporting some of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people.


This is a trauma-informed environment where patience, resilience, consistency and genuine care are essential.


The home currently supports a young person who requires 1:1 support, so the successful candidate will need to be attentive, patient and committed to providing consistent, individualised care.


This role requires real dedication and heart, as you will be supporting young people who may have experienced significant trauma and challenging life experiences.


Shift Pattern

The role involves long shifts and flexibility is essential:




  • Weekdays: 7:30am - 10:30pm




  • Weekends: 8:30am - 10:30pm




  • Late shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm during the week




  • Sleep-ins: approximately 1-2 per week




  • Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is required.




What's on offer


  • £32,000 OTE, with the opportunity to earn up to £35,000 including bonuses




  • Performance-related bonus




  • Bonus for achieving a Good/Outstanding Ofsted outcome




  • Length of service bonus




  • Full-time, permanent position




  • Supportive and dedicated team environment




  • Full training and ongoing development




  • Opportunities for career progression




  • Rewarding and meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people




The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:




  • Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs




  • Build positive and trusting relationships with young people




  • Act as a positive role model




  • Support young people who have experienced trauma




  • Provide consistent 1:1 support where required




  • Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences




  • Help young people develop independence and confidence




  • Support young people with their day-to-day needs




  • Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team




  • Uphold strong safeguarding practices




This role includes long shifts, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, so flexibility and commitment are essential.



Please be aware this role requires a driver with a full UK driving licence and is unable to offer sponsorship.


If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and feel you have the resilience, compassion and commitment needed for this role, we would love to hear from you.


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07436 412 945




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