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Role: Support Worker

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Pay: £13.86 -£14.61 per houror £28,828.80 unqualified pa £30,388.80 qualified pa

Work Patterns: You will work rewarding long day shifts including early starts, late evenings, weekends and sleep in’s fairly planned within the rotas.

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Make Every Day Extraordinary

Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care

Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this the start of something amazing.

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community service.

At Inspire, being a support worker means more than a job, it’s a chance to shape young lives. Based in our welcoming home in Sutton Coldfield, you’ll support children and young people (ages 3–18) with learning disabilities to feel safe, valued and inspired.

From helping with daily routines to sharing laughs over games or cheering on small milestones, you’ll be making a lasting difference. Some days will be challenging, but every smile and breakthrough makes it worthwhile.

What You’ll Do

As a support worker you will support young people with their daily routines; personal care, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities through to bed time. You will also:

• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records for high-quality care

Where You’ll Do It.

Opened in September 2024 our home was fully refurbished to the amazing setting you see today. A friendly homely environment designed to inspire joy and comfort. Our cosy bedrooms, creative play areas and inviting communal areas and sensory rooms are all thoughtfully arranged, we focus on all sensory needs from the smell of diffusers exploring the different smells of nature and the air filled with the sounds of music and laughter. We treat all young people as individuals, ensuring each young person is seen, heard and celebrated.

Watching our young people grow is an amazing experience all staff are proud and honoured to be a part of, we thrive on growing the confidence and the independence of each individual, making happy memories and supporting the young people to create ever lasting impressions and experiences.

We work hard to maintain the high-level expectation of care that each of our young people deserve, Our team is very welcoming, family orientated and we support each other. We pride ourselves on being proactive and going above and beyond every-day to build safe and positive relationships, offer guidance, and create a sense of belonging for each young person.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in care supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health, education, customer service, or another people-focused role, we value transferable skills such as:

• Warm, patient and caring with a focus on others
• No experience needed - full training provided
• A real desire to make a difference every day
• Must hold a manual Drivers Licence (vehicles are provided at the home)
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and sleep in’s.

Why Join Us?

• Full Time contracts
• Competitive Salary
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space.
• A team that feels like family – the support you need to thrive.
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction including Enhanced DBS
• Comprehensive, hands-on training that’s built around your needs and your role.
• Career Progression: Fully Funded QCF Diploma (Levels 4-5) and clear pathways to promotion
• £1000 Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Your Next Step

Apply today and start your rewarding journey with Inspire.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.