Careers
Support Workers
A support worker plays a vital role in providing care and assistance to the children and/or young people within our care. Support workers will always be working alongside a Team Leader who will guide you through daily responsibilities and routines provide you with mentorship and time to reflect on practice learn and develop.
A typical day begins with a handover from the previous team, followed by breakfast for both carers and children. The morning often includes a school run, after which you may assist with household tasks to keep the environment clean and welcoming—similar to maintaining your own home. There will be time to learn and develop your practice with the the homes manager and bolster knowledge with training sessions and workshops to enhance your skill set.
Once the children return from school, the afternoon might involve engaging in activities they enjoy. This could range from visiting the gym, going to the cinema, or exploring an arcade or theme park, to simply unwinding at home playing board games, enjoying arts and crafts or watching a movie together. As a support worker, you’ll actively participate in these activities, fostering strong relationships to better understand and support the children.
Weekends are often adventure packed with days out packed with fun and exciting activities providing children with new experiences and opportunities.
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In the evenings, you’ll help prepare dinner and ensure the children are settled for the night. Additionally, you’ll encourage and assist them in attending essential appointments, such as visits to doctors, dentists, optometrists, therapists, or other healthcare professionals—just as you would for your own child.
Ultimately, our goal is to provide children with emotional and behavioral challenges a fresh start, equipping them with the life skills needed to reach their full potential in adulthood—whether in social, educational, economic, or independent living aspects.
Carers are supported to develop their practice with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally whilst playing a vital role as positive social role models to children in our care.
