Support Worker

Pay: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour

We are thrilled to offer rewarding opportunities within our 10 specialist residential services supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and complex healthcare needs. If you are passionate about making a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

• Day Shifts
• Waking Nights
• Flexible options to suit your lifestyle.

• Young people with:
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• Complex healthcare needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Communication needs
• Those requiring therapeutic, person-centred approaches

📘 ESSENTIAL SKILLS & TRAINING

We are looking for individuals with:

• Experience working with young people with learning difficulties and complex needs
• Understanding of therapeutic and positive behaviour support approaches
• Mandatory Training or Care Certificate (including practical Moving & Handling)
• Oliver McGowan Training
• Safeguarding Children
• Medication Awareness
• Ability to support non-verbal communication (e.g., Makaton or PECS)
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Supportive teams across all locations
• Meaningful, life-changing work
• Opportunities for further training and progression
• A chance to be part of young people’s everyday growth and success

🌈 READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Apply now and become part of a passionate, committed team creating safe, nurturing homes for young people across the West Midlands. Please send your cv to admin@homecaregurus.co.uk

• Prior experience as a Support Worker or in a similar healthcare role is preferred.
• Valid UK Driver's License
• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Mandatory training certifications in areas such as first aid, health and safety, and safeguarding.

• Referral programme