Children’s Support Worker

Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs. Fully funded training and career growth opportunities included.

Location:Birmingham, B66
Hourly Rate:£13.85 – £14.87 (dependent on experience)

• £13.85 – £14.87 per hour (depending on experience)
• 15-hour shifts with a 3-week rolling rota (2 weeks day shifts, 1 week waking nights)
• Fully funded training & apprenticeships
• Overtime when available
• 2x Salary Life Insurance
• Additional annual leave entitlement at key milestones
• Early pay – access to your earnings as you work
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Supportive, family-run environment with real opportunities to grow

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating home for young people aged 14–18.

You’ll support the team, participate in day-to-day care, and contribute to a positive environment where young people can thrive, develop resilience, and enjoy new experiences. Your work will directly impact their daily lives, helping them reach their full potential.

• Carry out domestic duties to maintain a homely, welcoming environment
• Support young people in daily activities, personal development, and wellbeing
• Safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively according to care plans
• Participate in team meetings to encourage good communication and staff development
• Undertake training to achieve a Level 3 Childcare Diploma
• Uphold Dignus Group values:
  Resilience, Courage, Integrity, Respect, Confidence, Innovation

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children (in care, education, or relevant setting)
• Must be 21 years or older
• Willingness to work towards, or already hold, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• Calm, resilient, and caring approach
• Confidence to challenge ways of working and encourage positive outcomes

For nearly 20 years, Dignus Group has been a family-owned provider delivering high-quality, therapeutic care for young people.

You’ll be supported from day one with a full induction, ongoing training, and a team that genuinely cares about your growth. Here, your work has a direct impact, and your ideas are valued.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for disabled or neurodivergent candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need support — we’re happy to help.