Support Worker – Cannock

Company: Care and Support Services Ltd
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Location: Cannock
Job Description:

As a Support Worker, your role will focus on building strong, trusting relationships and promoting the wellbeing of the young person in our care. You will:

  • Provide emotional and practical support in line with the young person’s individual care plan
  • Help maintain structure, safety, and routine throughout the day and night
  • Support with education, social skills, and life development
  • Contribute to daily handovers, key documentation, and safeguarding practices
  • Role model healthy communication, behaviour, and problem-solving
  • Work collaboratively with a small, consistent team to deliver outstanding care

This is a chance to make a real difference in the life of a young person while developing your own career within a trauma-informed, forward-thinking care team.

Requirements

  • Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally in a residential or education setting
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to enrol within 6 months)
  • Strong communication, patience, and emotional resilience
  • Understanding of safeguarding, risk, and trauma-informed care
  • Flexible availability including sleep-ins, evenings, and weekends

About the Company

Our new Cannock home is designed to support young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, consistent, and therapeutic environment. As a member of our founding team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the day-to-day structure and culture of the home from the very beginning.

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Posted: August 6th, 2026