Support Worker in Halesowen inHalesowen PUBLISHED FRI 10 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 10 October 2025 Salary: £13.00 to £14.00 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 09 November 2025 Location: Halesowen, West Midlands Remote working: On-site only Company: Diverse Talent Partners Job type: Permanent Job reference: DTPRI05 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker – Supported Living & Mother and Baby Unit Location: Halesowen, West Midlands Hours: Part-time (Minimum 18 hours per week / 3 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) About the Service Our client is a supported living service in Halesowen which provides care and support for young people aged 16–18 years across 10 individual apartments, along with a dedicated Mother and Baby Unit. They work with young adults who have experienced trauma, family breakdown, or adverse childhood experiences, helping them to build independence, stability, and positive futures. Our client is now seeking compassionate, reliable, and proactive Support Workers to join their dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and young parents. The Role As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people to achieve their personal goals, develop life skills, and transition towards independent living. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Manager and other team members to deliver person-centred support within a safe, nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities -Provide emotional and practical support to young people aged 16–18 and young mothers in the supported accommodation. -Promote independence and life skills, including budgeting, cooking, personal care, and positive parenting. -Support young people in accessing education, training, employment, and community resources. -Maintain accurate daily records, support plans, and incident reports. -Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times. -Build trusting, professional relationships with residents and act as a positive role model. -Support with household tasks, daily routines, and community integration. -Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision sessions. -Work flexibly across a rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts as required. Requirements -Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and families. -Strong communication and empathy skills. -Reliability, patience, and resilience in challenging situations. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team. -Willingness to work a flexible rota pattern (including evenings and weekends). -Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent. -Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties, or young parents. -Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support. What is on offer -A meaningful role making a real difference in young people’s lives -Competitive hourly rate -Minimum of 18 hours per week (3 shifts), with opportunities for additional hours -Ongoing training and development opportunities -Supportive team culture and regular supervision -Opportunities for progression within the organisation How to Apply If you’re passionate about empowering young people and supporting them to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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