Job Description
- Are you a caring person?
- Are you passionate about helping others achieve positive outcomes?
- Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of young people?
- Would you like to work for an organisation that will support you to progress in your career?
We are looking for experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers looking to work in a three-bed therapeutic children’s home looking after young people (7 to 17 years old) with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Salary of up to £12 per hour, paid sleep ins, and overtime at 1.5x hourly rate available.
Your duties:
- Support the Registered Manager in providing leadership in the home and supporting both the needs of the young people and the Residential Support Workers as their line manager
- Supervise and undertake lead key-working responsibilities, including primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation and adaptation of young people’s risk assessments and in house placement and care plan
- Be a positive role model for the young people
- Take responsibility for the safeguarding of young people
- Support Young People with day-to-day routines and education
- Support Young People to take part in activities in the community and go on holiday
- Encourage independence
- Accurately record and update information in care plans
- Develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Attend meetings with your team and the young people
- Hold key work sessions with the young people
- Take part in training, development, and regular supervision
What we need from you:
- Be a dedicated team player, committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes
- You must be over the age of 21
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferable)
- A minimum of two years of experience working in a residential childcare setting
- The flexibility to work on a rota system (mostly 2 days on/4 days off) including sleep ins and overtime where required.
- Strong communication skills with young people, team members and other professionals
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with satisfactory references
What we provide:
- Fantastic rates of pay – up to £14 per hour (dependent on experience & qualification)
- Plenty of overtime, paid at 1.5 x your hourly rate
- Paid sleep ins
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS check
- Fun team building days
- Career development
- Regular supervision and support
- Funded training and development/qualifications
- Free meals on shift
- Free parking on site
- Staff referral scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halesowen, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Health & Social Care children and young people (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: One location