Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Walsall
Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Roles Available

Be the Difference in a Child’s Future

Do you have the passion and resilience to guide children and young people towards brighter futures?

Balfor Recruitment is seeking Children’s Support Workers to join our residential services in Walsall supporting children with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, and complex needs.

. In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting children with:

• Autism
• Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Complex needs

You’ll help create a safe, nurturing home environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered.

What We’re Looking For

We want compassionate leaders who put children at the centre of everything they do.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with children (senior role preferred)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting children with Autism, challenging behaviours, or self-harm risks

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver personalised care plans
• Act as a Key Worker, attending reviews and setting goals
• Provide emotional, social, and behavioural support
• Ensure safeguarding and care standards are consistently met
• Create an inclusive, safe, and positive home environment
• Maintain accurate records and incident reporting

Why You’ll Succeed

• Calm, resilient, and reliable under pressure
• Emotionally intelligent and patient
• A positive role model with a nurturing approach
• Passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through this advert with your up to date CV or call Balfor Recruitment on [phone removed] for a confidential chat.