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About the Company Make a real difference every day. Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children’s Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team. About the Role As a Residential Children’s Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance while helping individuals develop confidence, independence, and life skills. You’ll act as a positive role model, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their achievements along the way. Responsibilities • Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care where required, • Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support, • Promote safe behaviours and help manage challenges in line with care plans, • Maintain appropriate boundaries, structure, and consistency, • Support education, hobbies, and social development activities, • Work in partnership with families, schools, and external professionals, • Contribute to care plans, reports, and reviews with accurate record-keeping, • Ensure the home remains safe, clean, and secure at all times, • Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all young people Qualifications • Essential: Experience working with children or young people in a caring or support role, • Understanding of child development and emotional needs, • Awareness of safeguarding, including risks such as exploitation, self-harm, and domestic challenges, • Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Desirable: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this) Required Skills • A nurturing and child-centred approach, • A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care, • The ability to motivate and inspire young people, • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop Pay range and compensation package Salary: £28,392-£29,484 Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to your growth and will support you with ongoing training and development, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, regular supervision and support, and career progression opportunities. Why Join Us? • A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact, • Supportive team environment, • Opportunities to grow and develop your career, • Comprehensive training programme If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures for young people, we’d love to hear from you. _

Do you have experience supporting children and young people in education, whether as a tutor, teacher, teaching assistant, mentor, or support worker? Are you confident in adapting your teaching approach to meet the individual learning needs, abilities, and goals of each student? Would you like the flexibility to choose your own working hours while receiving ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team that values your expertise? Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Tutor to work in Wolverhampton. Benefits of working as a Tutor · 2hrs paid planning an prep per week · Free Twinkl account · Free CPD training Job Requirements of a Tutor · Professional teaching qualifications (QTS / QTLS / PGCE), subject specialism, or extensive tutoring experience in English, Maths, and/or Science · Experience working with children/young people with additional learning needs (SEN/SEMH) · Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) Role responsibilities of a Tutor · Working 1:1 with students in a home or residential setting (including LAC environments) · Developing personalised learning strategies for students out of mainstream education and support with re-engagement in education · Adapting teaching approaches to suit a variety of backgrounds and learning needs using a creative and versatile teaching style About Smart Education Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.

Connect2Dudley are hiring for Social workers, Family help on behalf of the Dudley council Job Title - Advanced Practitioner,Children in Care. Location - Dudley. Contract - Temp. Rate - £33.30 This is an exciting opportunity to be an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the well-established children in care service and is a rare opportunity! Due to successful career progression of our current ASWP to a team manager role, we have a temporary opportunity for an experienced and passionate social worker to take on the role for 3 - 6 months, in Children in Care Team 4. Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in establishing consistently excellent social work practice in our teams. You will work with our children needing the most support and share your expertise with others through modelling, coaching, reflective supervision, and other learning activities. You will be a registered social worker with significant experience of working with children and families in a statutory social work setting and experience of supporting others in a social work or social care role, which may include practice education of students or ASYE social workers. You will be dynamic and driven to achieve strong outcomes for our children, skilled in providing support and challenge to colleagues and families and creating change. You must be skilled and experienced in working with children in care or have suitable transferable skills. You need to have strong skills around reunification and supporting children to return home safely, pathway planning, adoption and permanency planning for children and young people to support them to leave our care in suitable and safe ways. You will need to support less experienced colleagues with chairing stability meetings, permanency planning meetings and providing practice guidance and support alongside the team manager, whilst managing a caseload so you will also need to be highly organised. You will be a practitioner with a big heart, who role models' relational practice to support our children and young people to achieve the best outcomes and to contribute to continued development of our service to provide exemplary social work practice for all children in our care. The Children in Care Team in Dudley is a stable service, who support all children with permanency plans following proceedings, inclusive of adoption, long term fostering, residential care, connected family placements, progressing SGO and reunification. We work closely with our care experienced personal advisors jointly to secure positive and ambitious transitional plans for our young people reaching 18. We also support children who have been separated from their families and are transferred to us via the National Transfer Scheme with Kent and therefore support a cohort of asylum-seeking children Connect2TalentSolutionsis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2TalentSolutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Working in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life.This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows.Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to.

Deputy Manager Childrens Home Wolverhampton, West Midlands £33,500 to £35,000 plus benefits Be part of something from the beginning and help shape the culture, stability and success of a growing childrens residential service. We are recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join the second home for an expanding childrens residential provider in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or current Deputy Manager who wants to step into a leadership role where they can genuinely influence the development of the home and be part of a provider during an exciting stage of growth. The home will support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a solo EBD setting. Whats on offer Salary between £33,500 and £35,000 Opportunity to help shape a new service Progression opportunities as the provider grows Smaller home environment with focused support Supportive leadership team Full time permanent role Structured rota pattern Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation from an early stage What we are looking for An experienced residential childcare professional with strong safeguarding knowledge, confidence leading shifts, and experience supporting young...

Senior Support Worker ?? Childrens Residential Home | Full-Time | West Midlands What happens to the young people who no longer fit foster placements? That was the question behind this home. Built by an organisation with an established and respected fostering network, this childrens home was created for one reason above all else to stop young people falling through the gaps when foster placements break down or can no longer meet increasingly complex needs. Instead of walking away from those young people, they built something new. This is not a large corporate provider opening homes for numbers. This is a service built from genuine care, relationships, and a desire to create continuity for children who have often experienced too much instability already. Were now recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a therapeutic childrens residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Youll be expected to lead by example on shift, helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing home where young people can begin to rebuild trust, routines, and emotional stability. Responsibilities include: • Supporting young people through day-to-day care, routines, education, and activities, • Acting as a positive role model and consistent adult presence

We are seeking compassionate Senior Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Affinity Children's Care to play a vital role in supporting our young people's emotional well-being and development, adapting to the PACE model and therapeutic parenting to align with our mission to foster safe and nur

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join a childrens residential home in Wolverhampton supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).This is a full-time permanent position working a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern within a 3-be

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join a childrens residential home in Wolverhampton supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).This is a full-time permanent position working a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern within a 3-be

Senior Support Worker 📍 Children’s Residential Home | Full-Time | West Midlands What happens to the young people who no longer “fit” foster placements? That was the question behind this home. Built by an organisation with an established and respected fostering network, this children’s home was created for one reason above all else — to stop young people falling through the gaps when foster placements break down or can no longer meet increasingly complex needs. Instead of walking away from those young people, they built something new. This is not a large corporate provider opening homes for numbers. This is a service built from genuine care, relationships, and a desire to create continuity for children who have often experienced too much instability already. We’re now recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a therapeutic children’s residential environment supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You’ll be expected to lead by example on shift, helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing home where young people can begin to rebuild trust, routines, and emotional stability. Responsibilities include: Supporting young people through day-to-day care, routines, education, and activities Acting as a positive role model and consistent adult presence * Leading s...

We are seeking compassionate Senior Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Affinity Children's Care to play a vital role in supporting our young people's emotional well-being and development, adapting to the PACE model and therapeutic parenting to align with our mission to foster safe and nurturing environments. Hours of Work:56.5 hours per week/244.5 hours per month inclusive of sleeps (07:00-10:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 07:00-07:30).Working hours average at 10 shifts per month with the attendance of training and team meetings. The employee's shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co worker. Role Responsibilities: • Conduct supervisions, personal development plans and attend all mandatory and relevant training., • Lead a team in the absence of Manager or Deputy Manager, • Participating and engaging in activities to promote a supportive and enjoyable environment., • Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties and providing home cooked meals., • Develop and implement individualized care plans, risk assessment tailored and key works to each young person's needs., • Lone working with the young person and professional bodies ...

Waking Night Support Worker ?? Bilston | Childrens Residential Care | Full-Time Are you someone who can bring calm, consistency, and reassurance during the most vulnerable hours of a young persons day? Were recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join a therapeutic childrens residential service based in Bilston, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a small, relationship-led environment. This provider has built a strong reputation for delivering trauma-informed residential care using a therapeutic PACE approach, focused on helping young people feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported. The homes are designed to provide stability, structure, and positive outcomes for children who may have experienced significant trauma, placement breakdowns, or complex life experiences. Night support is a hugely important part of that journey. This role is about far more than supervision its about being a steady, trusted presence during the night, helping young people feel secure, emotionally regulated, and cared for in a safe home environment. The Role As a Waking Night Support Worker, youll work as part of a close-knit therapeutic team supporting young people overnight within the home. Responsibilities will include: • Maintaining the safety and wellbeing of young people throughout the night, • Conducting regular w...

Senior Support Worker / Residential Team Leader. Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in a Children’s Residential setting.

Arbor Life LTD is looking for a passionate Residential Care Worker to support a solo provision in Walsall, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care for young individuals aged 7-17. The successful candidate will work directly with leadership to promote consistent routines, emotional support, and adh

Horizon Care Ltd is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Walsall to support young people's daily lives.

The ethos here is about: Relationships before behaviour Stability before judgement Therapeutic support instead of punishment Keeping young people connected instead of starting over repeatedly About You Were looking for someone who: Has experience within childrens residential care Can confidently le

Horizon Care & Education is hiring a Senior Residential Support Worker in Walsall. In this role, you will support young people in daily life activities and help them reach their potential. The position offers competitive pay, a Christmas bonus, and a variety of employee rewards aimed at supporting y

Cambian Group Plc in Walsall is looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities include providing emotional support and facilitating activities.

As a Night Support Worker at our 6 bedded Children’s residential service in the heart of a residential community in Aldridge, you will be caring for children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, and may also have diagnosis of EBD, Autism, ADH

We’re committed to exceptional care, and we offer genuine career development and supportive training to our staff. You will be working as a Support Worker at our 7 bed children’s residential home, situated in a residential area in Sedgley. Staff understand children’s individual needs and they

Senior Support Worker needed to lead a residential service, assisting with daily supervision and management.

Support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Deputy Manager Childrens Home Wolverhampton, West Midlands £33,500 to £35,000 plus benefits Be part of something from the beginning and help shape the culture, stability and success of a growing childrens residential service. We are recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join the second home for an expanding childrens residential provider in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or current Deputy Manager who wants to step into a leadership role where they can genuinely influence the development of the home and be part of a provider during an exciting stage of growth. The home will support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a solo EBD setting. Whats on offer Salary between £33,500 and £35,000 Opportunity to help shape a new service Progression opportunities as the provider grows Smaller home environment with focused support Supportive leadership team Full time permanent role Structured rota pattern Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation from an early stage What we are looking for An experienced residential childcare professional with strong safeguarding knowledge, confidence leading shifts, and experience supporting young people within EBD residential services. Level 3 Residential Childcare is essential. A full UK driving licence is required. If you are looking for a Deputy Manager opportunity where you can help build a positive culture, grow with a provider, and make a genuine difference to young peoples lives, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the role:As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: · Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.. · Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. · Conducting Supervisions for staff members · Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Deputy or Manager · Effectively lead shifts, direct and support colleagues · Manage health and safety processes in the home including the implementation and monitoring of risk assessments · To support the induction of colleagues into the home · To be responsible for safeguarding and actively promoting the welfare of children and young people How you’ll be rewarded: · Real Living Wage employer · Competitive pay rates · Christmas bonus · Blue Light Card · Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral! * · Financial wellbeing service · Life Assurance. · Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions! · Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development. · Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. · Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. · Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics · Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. · Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. · Supportive management and senior leaders. · High quality CPD opportunities. · Free eye checks. If you’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. INDRESBAU

Company Overview Affinity Children’s Care Ltd has 2 therapeutic EBD children's residential homes in the Walsall together with a further 2 homes in Castleford, West Yorkshire who are dedicated to supporting young people aged 8 to 18 who have faced significant traumatic experiences. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes growth and development, while adhering to high Ofsted standards and the Children’s Act. Summary We are seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team aAffinity Children's Care to play a vital role in supporting our young people's emotional well-being and development, adapting to the PACE model and therapeutic parenting to align with our mission to foster safe and nurturing environments. Hours of Work The hours of work are at 56.5 hours per week/244.5 hours per month inclusive of sleeps (07:30-10:30 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 07:30-08:00). Working hours average at 10 shifts per month with the attendance of training and team meetings. The employee's shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co worker. Responsibilities • Provide daily support, guidance and care to young people within the residential settings and community., • Participating and engaging in activities., • Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties and providing home cooked meals., • Develop and implement individualized care plans, risk assessment tailored and key works to each young person's needs., • Lone working with the young person and professional bodies may be required., • Foster positive relationships with team members and young people through effective communication., • Ensure the safety and well-being of young people at all times., • Maintaining confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern in a timely manner., • Collaborate with team members and external professionals to support young people's progress., • Conduct supervisions and guide and support the team., • Maintain accurate records on ClearCare of care activities, incidents and care plans., • Promote a supportive and enjoyable environment., • Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children’s Act, and Children’s Care Standards. Qualifications • Level 4 Children Young People and Families Practitioner, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Qualification is preferred but must be near to completing., • Experience working with children or in a residential childcare settings is essential, • Experience of managing a team., • Valid UK driving license is essential., • Strong communication skills., • Knowledge of PACE, therapeutic parenting but training will be provided, • Ability to work as part of a team., • Compassionate and patient nature., • Knowledge of care planning is advantageous., • Computer literacy is essential, • An understanding of the challenges and trauma young people face within a residential care setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and want to be part of our caring team, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Affinity Children’s Care Ltd and help shape brighter futures

Transform the lives of children in care and gain valuable development in the Team Leader role within Children’s Homes! • Job Title: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, • Home Type: 2 Bedded EBD home – therapeutic PACE approach, • Location: Walsall Wood, • Basic Pay: Up to £16 p/h + £50 per sleep-in, • Overall package: Up to £36,720 p/a (based on a sleep-in on every shift), • Shift pattern: 10am-10pm, 2 on 4 off, 160 hours per month Who will you be working for? Start your journey as a Team Leader within this fantastic 2 Bedded EBD home in Walsall Wood! This is a relatively new organisation with one small children’s home currently in Walsall with plans to expand into the Wednesbury area. They have been registered for just over a year and support young people that display social and emotional difficulties, behaviours that challenge, and come from traumatic backgrounds using a therapeutic PACE approach, informed by principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). You would be supported by an incredible senior management duo with prior success achieving Outstanding with Ofsted as Registered & Deputy Managers, now excelling in the Responsible Individual and Home Manager capacities, respectively. They are looking for an excellent individual with a drive to learn and progress with the organisation as they expand and look to identify their next class of managers in-house. The Package & Benefits: • Basic pay: £15 - £16 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in, • Estimated package: Earn up to £36,720 per annum, based on 10 sleep-ins per month, • Shift Pattern: 10am starts on a 2 on 4 off shift pattern!, • Annual Leave: Use 2 days annual leave and receive up to 10 days off in a row!, • Professional Development: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic ‘PACE’ approach, and more! What Will The Role Entail? As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children’s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people. The Successful Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker Candidate Will Excel At: • Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior., • Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care., • Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few., • Following Ofsted’s regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures., • Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances. Requirements for the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker role: • 2+ years’ experience working specifically within a children’s home environment, • Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle, • Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep-ins, • A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification

About The Company Phoenix House – Opening Soon! Join Our Team Phoenix House is a brand-new children’s home opening soon, built on the successful ethos of our sister home, Henley House, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re bringing that same commitment, passion, and child‑centred care to this exciting new service. At Phoenix House, young people will find more than a place to stay, they’ll find a place to grow, feel safe, and truly belong. Our approach is built on strong relationships, openness, and respect, ensuring every young person feels heard, valued, and supported. We’re creating a warm, family‑like home powered by a dedicated team of compassionate, skilled professionals. Our staff will champion new ideas, drive positive change, and help build a nurturing environment where young people can thrive emotionally, socially, and personally. If you want to be part of shaping a new home from the ground up and make a real difference in the lives of young people, Phoenix House is the perfect place to grow your career. About The Role As a Support Worker, you will be part of a passionate and supportive team, providing consistent, nurturing care to young people with a range of emotional, social, and developmental needs. No two days are the same, from supporting daily routines and education, to outdoor activities and personal growth, your role will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care. You’ll help create a safe, warm, and stimulating environment, building trust and strong relationships while supporting young people to develop resilience, independence, and confidence. What You’ll Be Doing Deliver personalised, trauma-informed care that meets the individual needs of each young person Support daily routines, education, activities, and family contact Build meaningful relationships through empathy, consistency, and effective communication Contribute to key working sessions, handovers, and accurate record-keeping Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, social workers, and other professionals Undertake sleep-in shifts and flexible working hours to meet the needs of the home Identify and report risks, safeguarding concerns, and opportunities for improvementAbout You We’re looking for people who bring heart, dedication, and curiosity to their work. You’ll be: Caring, empathetic, and emotionally resilient A calm, thoughtful communicator who can build trust quickly Organised, reliable, and flexible Passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential Committed to working towards (or already holding) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)Why Join Phoenix House? When you join Phoenix, you have the opportunity to be apart of the core team that leads us to success and ensures that the young people have the best start to their new journey. We offer: Comprehensive training and development opportunities Flexible working through our bank system 24/7 emotional and wellbeing support A warm, supportive culture where your ideas are welcomed The chance to make a real difference every day, helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

About The Company We’re opening a brand-new children’s home and are looking for experienced, passionate Senior Support Workers to help shape a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for young people. We’re seeking confident, compassionate individuals with experience in children’s residential care and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes. You’ll join a team built on openness, trust, and mutual respect, where your ideas matter and your leadership is genuinely valued. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of building something meaningful from day one, we’d love to hear from you. About The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role in the daily running of the home. You will support the management team, lead shifts, mentor Support Workers, and provide high‑quality, child‑centred care. You’ll build strong relationships with young people, helping them develop resilience, independence, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. This is a hands‑on role where every day is different — and every day makes an impact. What You’ll Do Provide direct care and emotional support to young people using a trauma‑informed, relationship‑based approach. Lead shifts, guide the staff team, and act as a positive role model. Support young people with routines, personal care, life skills, social activities, and education. Act as a key worker contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and personalised goals. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, safety, and compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations. Build effective relationships with families, schools, social workers, and other professionals. Support with records, reporting, handovers, and team meetings. Help create a safe, welcoming, family‑like home environment where young people can thrive.What We’re Looking For Experience working with children or young people (care, education, youth work, or similar). Confidence leading shifts and supporting a team. Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma‑informed practice. Resilience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete). A positive, caring approach and commitment to our values.Why Join Phoenix House? Be part of an exciting new service built on Outstanding foundations. Help shape a warm, supportive, high‑quality home from the start. Work within a culture of openness, respect, and genuine teamwork. Opportunities for progression, training, and professional development. Make a meaningful difference every day to the lives of young people. Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

Residential Children's Worker Location: Featherstone Salary: £28,392-£29,484 Shifts: Days or Nights Make a real difference every day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children's Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team. The Role As a Residential Children's Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance while helping individuals develop confidence, independence, and life skills. You'll act as a positive role model, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their achievements along the way. Key Responsibilities Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care where required Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support Promote safe behaviours and help manage challenges in line with care plans Maintain appropriate boundaries, structure, and consistency Support education, hobbies, and social development activities Work in partnership with families, schools, and external professionals Contribute to care plans, reports, and reviews with accurate record-keeping Ensure the home remains safe, clean, and secure at all times Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all young peopleWhat We're Looking For Essential: Experience working with children or young people in a caring or support role Understanding of child development and emotional needs Awareness of safeguarding, including risks such as exploitation, self-harm, and domestic challenges Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations Strong teamwork and communication skillsDesirable: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this)What You'll Bring A nurturing and child-centred approach A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care The ability to motivate and inspire young people Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends A positive attitude and willingness to learn and developTraining & Development We are committed to your growth and will support you with: Ongoing training and development Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications Regular supervision and support Career progression opportunitiesWhy Join Us? A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact Supportive team environment Opportunities to grow and develop your career Comprehensive training programmeIf you're ready to help shape brighter futures for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

Support Worker Location Wombourne, Wolverhampton Salary £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Wombourne, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Holendene Holendene is a registered residential care service, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-insWho We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Driver essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred???? Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Wombourne - Support Worker [SYS-25020

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker Walsall Wood From £16 per hour + £50 per sleep in My client is a well-known, Children's Residential Care Company. My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community. This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children's Home in Walsall Wood and works extremely well with external agencies including local authorities. In return for hard work and commitment you can expect, in addition to competitive pay and conditions and a range of benefits, to have a high-quality induction and ongoing training and development. As the Team Leader in Walsall Wood home, you will be responsible for deputising in the Deputy Managers' absence and supporting the Support Workers. The Team Leader will be: Leading and supervising a team of care staff in Walsall Wood children's residential home. Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to staff. Ensuring the team adheres to policies, procedures, and safeguarding regulations. Conducting staff meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews. Supporting with staff rotas and shift planning Ensuring the wellbeing, safety and welfare of the young people in the home. Responding appropriately to any incidents, safeguarding concerns or disclosures. Providing emotional and practical support to children, ensuring their needs are met. Creating and maintaining care plans tailored to individual children's needs. Encouraging children's independence, life skills, and positive behaviours. Supporting with education, activities, and social engagement. Addressing and managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques. Maintaining accurate records of children's care plans, daily logs, and incidents. Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards. Completing risk assessments and following health and safety protocols. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legislation and organizational policies. Participating in inspections and audits, providing evidence of good practice. Working alongside social workers, therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings. The ideal candidate for the Team Leader will have: NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare. Experience working within a Children's setting, at least 2 years. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection procedures. Empathy, patience, and resilience when working with vulnerable children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Our client offers job satisfaction, long term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications and a range of specially developed benefits: Employee Assistance Service including free & confidential advice on a range of issues including medical, financial, housing, legal and tax Pension contributions Professional training, development, and career pathways Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Long Service Awards If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Walsall Wood area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies

Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including: Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Provide day-to-day care and create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment. Providing support with daily routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have healthy and balanced meals. Ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Supporting our young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities. Support young people's development through stimulating activities and consistent care. Build meaningful relationships and ensure safeguarding needs are met. Work collaboratively with other professionals and contribute to care planning.If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. What we’re looking for from you: Full UK Manual Diving licence is essential to be able to take our children to school. appointments and activities. Ability to be a great role model to our looked after children. Ability to build trusting relationships. A genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children. Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends and sleep ins. Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce.Why work for us? Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts! Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders. INDRESBAU

Designer Fire Sprinkler Systems Job Title: Designer Fire Sprinkler Systems Job reference Number: 360435-4307-2661 Office Based: Birmingham Remuneration: £45,000neg Benefits: Company Car / Car Allowance & Comprehensive benefits package The role of the Designer Fire Sprinkler Systems will involve: Designer position dealing with a high-quality range of fire rated sprinkler systems for commercial and residential projects Prepare 2D AutoCAD designs in line with project specifications Ensure that designs meet client requirements Liaise regularly with architects, engineers, and contractors providing excellent customer service Produce fabrication schedules and material summaries Work closely with internal departments providing support and resolving queries Ensure designs meet quality standards, building regulations, and H&S requirements Attend design meetings as and when required Dealing with projects ranging in value from £1k to £1m The ideal applicant will be a Designer Fire Sprinkler Systems with: Must have experience dealing with sprinkler systems Must have extensive Design experience ideally within the Fire sector Will possess a related design qualification & be up to date with regulations Ideally 2D/3D AutoCAD system experience Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal Must be a hard worker thats ready to get stuck in High levels of organisation Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Management Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Management Jobs, Construction Management Vacancies and Specification Management Positions within the construction industry covering: Designer, CAD Design, AutoCAD Designer, CAD Operator, CAD Technician, Drafter, Draughtsperson, AutoCAD, 2D, 3D, , Sprinkler Systems, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Stopping, Fire Prevention, Passive Fire, Fire Control, Water, Fire Door, Fire Hydrant, Dry Riser Systems, Residential, Commercial, Hotels, Shop-Fitting, Main Contractor, ISO9001, LPCB, FHC, IPAF, PASMA TPBN1_UKTJ

Wraparound Therapeutic Support Worker West Midlands | Full-Time | Therapeutic Fostering Service Are you someone who thrives on variety, relationship-building, and making a genuine difference in young people’s lives? This is not your typical support worker role. We’re recruiting for a Wraparound Therapeutic Support Worker to join a specialist fostering service delivering trauma-informed support to children and foster families across the West Midlands. The key part of this role? You must be confident working in a truly mobile capacity — travelling across the region to different foster homes, supporting young people in a range of environments, and becoming a consistent, trusted presence during the moments that matter most. One day you could be supporting a young person before school to help regulate emotions and routines. The next, you may be travelling to another placement to assist a foster carer through a difficult transition, support contact arrangements, or help a young person access education or activities. No two days are the same. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, flexibility, and therapeutic relationship-based work. The Role You’ll work as part of a supportive therapeutic team, providing practical and emotional support to children and foster carers through: • Trauma-informed interventions, • Emotional and behavioural support, • Placement stability work, • Educational and transport support, • Community activities and events, • Therapeutic relationship building, • Structured routines and emotional regulation support The service operates flexibly around the needs of young people, so this role includes: • Early mornings when required, • After-school support, • Occasional evenings/weekends, • School holiday support patterns What We’re Looking For We’re looking for individuals who are: • Passionate about supporting children and young people, • Confident travelling independently across the West Midlands, • Emotionally resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure, • Comfortable working across multiple foster placements and environments, • Able to build trust quickly with both young people and carers, • Experienced within children’s residential care, fostering, SEMH, education, youth work, or similar settings Desirable Experience / Qualifications • NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People, • Therapeutic parenting, PACE, DDP or trauma-informed training, • Experience supporting children with complex trauma backgrounds What’s On Offer • A genuinely therapeutic and supportive team culture, • Flexible working arrangements, • TOIL for additional hours worked, • Ongoing development and reflective supervision, • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives every single day This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than a static support role and enjoys being out in the community, building meaningful relationships, and helping foster placements succeed

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