Support Worker

Support Worker - WalsallSalary: £12 per hourContract Options: 36-hour or 48-hour contractsShift Pattern: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to join their team in Walsall, supporting a young person with complex needs. This role requires individuals who can deliver care with empathy, resilience, and a trauma-informed approach to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

About the RoleYou will support a young person presenting with significant emotional and behavioural challenges, including:

• Dysregulation triggered by interpersonal conflicts, rejection, or self-esteem struggles.
• Self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, and impulsive actions requiring vigilant emotional support, clear boundaries, and de-escalation strategies.
• Risk-taking behaviours such as medication overdoses, absconding, and threats of self-harm.

Your role will focus on:

• Implementing structured routines to provide stability.
• Building positive relationships based on trust and consistency.
• Collaborating with mental health professionals to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
• Managing safety risks, including monitoring physical health and creating a secure living environment.
• Supporting social development, independence, and self-esteem through tailored activities and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care that aligns with a trauma-informed framework.
• Manage challenging behaviours using proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor the young person’s mental and physical well-being, ensuring safety and adherence to risk management plans.
• Foster a therapeutic environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including CAMHS and psychologists.
• Provide structure, routine, and clear communication to promote security and stability.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in supporting young people with complex needs or trauma-informed care.
• A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to caregiving.
• Strong skills in crisis management, emotional regulation, and behaviour de-escalation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Benefits:

• Flexible contract options (36 or 48 hours per week).
• A consistent 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM shift pattern.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your therapeutic care skills.
• The opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of a young person.

How to ApplyIf you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can help shape a young person’s future, please apply now.