residential support worker.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing challenges? Look no further! We're thrilled to help you find your next adventure as a Residential Care Worker supporting children and young adults with learning disabilities in Sutton Coldfield.

About the company:

My client operates a network of children's residential homes across Birmingham, providing safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for children in need. These homes are dedicated to fostering the well-being and development of each child, offering personalised care and a range of services designed to support their emotional, social, and educational growth. Through their commitment to high standards of care and a focus on individual needs, they are making a positive impact on the lives of many children and their families in the Birmingham area.

Job Description:

As a Residential Care Worker, you'll be at the heart of providing essential care and support to children in need. From daily assistance to fostering growth, your dedication will create lasting positive change.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring each young person's safety and effectively addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Implement and use communication tools such as picture exchange and makaton.
• Exercising appropriate control over children and young people at all times.
• Collaborating with parents, families, carers, and other professionals to advocate for and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Working various shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and sleep-ins, on weekdays, weekends, and Bank Holidays, within the Homes and on residential trips.
• Promoting an organisational culture that values every team member's contribution and is intolerant of discrimination in any form.
• Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children facing challenges is valued.
• UK drivers licence
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends, is essential.
• Remaining calm under pressure is a key asset.
• An enhanced DBS check to meet regulatory requirements is a must.

Salary and Benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from £27,108 to £27,849 per annum, including sleep-ins.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training await, including funded Level 3 qualification.
• A supportive environment and a contributory pension scheme are part of the package.
• You'll have 28 days of annual leave and access to an employee assistance program.
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced professionals will be provided.

Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey? Apply now and be part of their dedicated team! #ResidentialCare #ChildCare #Childrensresidential

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.