Progress is a well-established, growing organisation that supports children and young adults with Learning Disabilities through our Residential and Supported living services across the West Midlands.

What you can expect….

You will be working as a Support Worker in our Children’s short breaks residential service which is expanding. You will be caring for Children between the ages of 4 – 18. The service provides care and support for individuals who have severe learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges, children accommodated at the home may also present with sensory impairment, physical disabilities, and challenging behaviour or equally, with complex health care needs.

The service offers a unique experience for staff which enables staff to learn a wide range of skills, supporting children of a vast variety of needs all in one role, it is a fast-paced environment that guarantees everyday to be different and offering of new challenges.

Shifts: You will be working a mixture of Early shifts, late shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends, the rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday. There is also a requirement to do Sleep Ins (min 1 per week)

The home is rated GOOD by OFSTED.

‘There is a real ethos of positivity at the home, and managers and staff are highly motivated to provide enriching experiences to children. The manager aspires for continual development and improvement. Children have thoroughly enjoyable experiences during their short breaks.

The organisation’s training programme for those who are new into leadership roles is well established and provides focused support for staff development and progression. All staff are trained in a breadth of topics, which prepares them well for their roles.’ OFSTED 2025

What do staff think?

‘*_YOU GET A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT KNOWING YOU’RE HELPING TO CHANGE SO MANY CHILDRENS LIVES ALL AT ONCE’*_ Staff member at SHC

‘*_YOU FEEL AT HOME AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE DOORS, ITS LIKE BEING REINTRODUCED TO FAMILY, THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT OF A DAILY BASIS IS SECOND TO NONE’*_ Staff member at SHC

What we want from you…

Qualifications / Experience

Successful candidates will ideally need to have:

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway), candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete this after passing their probation.
• You will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs, however we will consider candidates from EBD residential settings also.

Skills/Abilities

We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:

• You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
• You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
• An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.

About Progress

We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of the organisation.

We will reward you with a starting salary of £12.80 - £13.75 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 (aprox 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.

You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:

• Over 5 weeks Holiday
• Genuine Career Development Pathway
• Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training
• Blue Light Discount Shopping
• The support of an amazing team and organisation
• Annual awards, company events and recognition
• FREE DBS

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OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Additional Annual Leave Days after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Emergency Days Scheme.
• Funded DBS and Renewals.
• Life Assurance - Death in Service, 2x salary.
• Private Health Cash Back Plan.
• 24/7 Online GP, Scans, Physio, Counselling and more.
• 24 Hr Advice and Information Line and Well-being App.
• Retail Discounts and Cash Back Scheme.
• Gym Discounts.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Contributory Pension.
• Performance Management Programme and Annual Review to support progression.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.
• Annual Superstar Awards.
• Counselling Line through the Care Workers Charity