Support Worker Bank (West Midlands) -Shifts Along Side Your Placement -up-to £13.35
Qualifications
Ideally you will hold a qualification in Health and Social care for either Children or Adults but this is not essential.
Experience
Who This Is For
This opportunity is ideal for students, volunteers, and those undertaking placements who are interested in gaining experience in health and social care.
What We’re Looking For
- An interest in working with children, young people, or adults with disabilities (previous experience is helpful but not essential for volunteering or placements)
- A friendly, approachable nature and the ability to build positive relationships
- A genuine caring attitude, with patience, empathy, and understanding
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn
- The confidence to work independently with guidance and support
- A flexible approach to availability, including day, evening, weekend, or overnight opportunities (depending on the type of placement or volunteering role)
Why Get Involved
You’ll gain valuable, hands‑on experience, develop practical skills, and build confidence while making a real difference in people’s lives—all in a supportive environment designed to help you learn and grow.
Skills/Abilities
Skills & Abilities
We welcome students who are keen to learn, develop practical skills, and gain real‑world experience in care. You’d be a great fit for a placement, paid work with us if you demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children and making a positive difference
- A willingness to communicate, listen, and learn, including developing basic recording and reporting skills with guidance
- An understanding of the importance of care and support plans, with full support provided to help you understand how these work in practice
- The ability to remain calm, respectful, and supportive in challenging situations, with structured supervision and learning opportunities
- A kind, approachable, and reliable attitude, and a desire to work as part of a supportive team
- An enthusiastic mindset, openness to new ideas, and the confidence to learn while using your own initiative appropriately
- Basic IT confidence, with the ability to use an iPad or laptop to support learning and access online systems
What You’ll Gain
- Hands‑on experience in a professional care environment
- Insight into day‑to‑day practice in residential and community settings
- Support, mentoring, and supervision throughout your placement
- Skills and experience that strengthen future care, health, and social work careers
Qualities
You will also need to be
Caring, Kind and approachable
Respectful, Patient and welcoming
Hard working and a good team plater
Creative, Helpful and Reliable
Willing to learn valuable life skills
Other Requirements
Company Values
- Personal development opportunities
- Treating you as an individual
- Publicly recognising your achievements
- Supporting you any way we can
- Placing you on a comprehensive training program
- A competitive salary
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