Children’s Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Salary: £13.86 - £14.61 per hour (Equivalent to £27,027 - £28,489 per annum based on 37.5 hours)

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Shift Patterns: Rewarding long day shifts, including early starts, late evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (fairly planned within the rotas)

Posted: 29 June 2026 | Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Reference: SYS-26257

Make Every Day Extraordinary.

At Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting passionate individuals with careers that possess a true sense of purpose. We are thrilled to recruit on behalf of Inspire, a leading care provider looking for dedicated Support Workers to join their vibrant children’s residential home in Telford.

Whether you have years of experience or are looking to transfer your skills from education, youth work, hospitality, or healthcare, this is your chance to shape young lives. Every day you spend supporting children and young people (ages 3–18) with learning disabilities and autism helps them feel safe, valued, and inspired.

Where You'll Work

You will be part of an energetic team in a fantastic, vibrant 6-bedded home specifically designed to spark joy and curiosity. The home breaks the mold with uniquely decorated rooms featuring customized wall murals, a quiet sensory room for relaxing downtime, and a garden bursting with exciting outdoor activities. The diverse, committed staff team feels like family, working together to celebrate holidays, organize go-karting trips, and create wonderful, lasting holiday memories for the young people.

What You’ll Do

Provide Holistic Care: Support young people through their daily routines, including personal care, getting ready for school, meal times, and bedtime routines.
Build Relationships: Act as a steady, patient, and positive role model, offering emotional support and building meaningful trust.
Create Fun Experiences: Plan and participate in creative projects, movie nights, park trips, and bigger off-site adventures.
Digital Daily Logging: Confidently use electronic care recording systems (such as Clearcare) to accurately document, monitor, and update essential records on a daily basis.

Who You Are

Compassionate & Patient: A naturally warm individual with a genuine desire to help children with learning disabilities and associated behaviors thrive.
Licensed Manual Driver: A Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential for this role (vehicles are fully provided at the home).
Flexible: Able to work a varied rota including weekends and sleep-ins.
Right to Work: Must have the permanent right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).

Why Apply Through Us?

Inspire prides itself on providing comprehensive, hands-on training tailored entirely to you, giving you the foundation to fast-track your career.

Financial Perks: Competitive hourly rates, exclusive major retail discounts, and a £1,000 Recommend-a-Friend Bonus.
Health & Welfare: 24/7 helpline access and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.
Expert Development: Two weeks of fully funded induction (including a fully covered Enhanced DBS check) and fully funded QCF Diplomas (Levels 4–5) with a clear pathway to internal promotion.

Your Next Step

Some days will bring challenges, but every breakthrough, smile, and milestone achieved makes this journey completely worthwhile. Don't just look for a job—start a career that changes lives.