Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Company: Homecare Gurus Ltd

Location: Various locations

Pay: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour

Job Description:
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!

✨ AVAILABLE SHIFTS

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

💡 WHO WE SUPPORT

• 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)

💙 WHY JOIN US?

• 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 [email protected]

• 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