Support worker - Driver
- Location
- Walsall
- Pay
- £12.00 - £14.50/hr
- Contract
- Permanent, Temporary, Fixed Term, Bank
- Shifts
- Day, Night, Long Day, Twilight, Waking Night, Sleep In
- Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posted
- 28 September 2026
About this role
About the Role We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, providing essential care within children's services in Walsall. In this vital role, you will be supporting young people who present with challenging behaviours, making a genuine difference to their lives and helping them to thrive. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the welfare and development of vulnerable children and young adults, fostering a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Providing direct person-centred support to young people with challenging behaviours, ensuring their safety and well-being. • Assisting with daily routines, personal care, and domestic tasks as required, promoting independence where appropriate. • Engaging young people in educational, recreational, and social activities, both within the home and in the community. • Using your driving skills to transport young people to appointments, activities, and outings. • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and achieve positive outcomes for the children. • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring clear communication within the team. • Responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations, employing de-escalation techniques as needed. What We Offer This role provides a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and dynamic team. We offer a variety of contract types, including permanent, temporary, fixed-term, and bank, with flexible shift patterns available across days, nights, long days, twilight, waking nights, and sleep-ins, to suit a range of lifestyles. You will receive competitive pay and the chance to develop valuable skills in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding field. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of young people in Walsall.