Role: Residential Support Worker
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Pay/Salary: £12 per hour + £70 per sleep-in
About the Company
Our client is dedicated to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of young people. They operate children's homes that provide a family-type atmosphere to promote the healthy development and adjustment of children aged 7 to 18, primarily in their mid-teens. Their focus is on creating a consistent and caring environment where children can thrive.
The Role
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join the team. Your responsibilities will include:
... - Supervising and protecting children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Participating in domestic tasks such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
- Engaging children in meaningful activities both inside and outside the home.
- Assisting with educational tasks and the development of independence skills.
- Communicating effectively with team members, children's families, and other professionals.
- Attending and contributing to team meetings and training sessions.
What You Will Need
- Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
- Ability to work full-time shifts, including weekends and waking nights.
- Professional attitude and ability to serve as a positive role model.
- Good communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or a willingness to work towards it.
Key Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently.
- Team player with a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Understanding of adolescent behavior and ability to manage challenging situations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with additional pay for sleep-in shifts (£70).
- Higher hourly rate for overtime.
- Comprehensive induction process and supportive six-month probation period.
- Access to the BHSF employee benefit scheme, including health advice, legal and financial information, and discounted online shopping.
- Professional development opportunities, including mandatory and external training.
How We Can Help You
Don't fret if you need some support with your application. When applying with Randstad we can offer you the best support to get you hired. We've got a great relationship with the client which you can use to your advantage, perhaps help you write your CV if you need help, and we'll make sure you feel ready and prepared for your interview too.
What to do
If you are ready to apply and grow within yourself and this fabulous company, then - go for it and apply. Please forward us your CV.
Alternatively if you wanted to just have a quick chat before applying, please contact myself at 02922 780420 or you can email
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
