Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 26,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Erdington City and Borough of Birmingham
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Residential Support Worker – Children's Home
Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Salary: £25,500- £26,500 per annum + £75 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time
Sleep-ins: 8 per month
Shift Pattern: 10:00am – 10:30am the following day
About the Role
We are looking for caring, dedicated and resilient Residential Support Workers to join a children's residential home in Erdington.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing environment.
You will work as part of a dedicated team, providing high-quality care and support while building positive, trusting relationships with the children.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
* Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
* Support children with their daily routines, education and activities.
* Promote independence, confidence and positive development.
* Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
* Support children with emotional and behavioural needs.
* Record and report important information accurately.
* Work effectively as part of the wider staff team.
* Participate in activities, appointments and community outings.
* Maintain a safe, welcoming and supportive home environment.
* Complete sleep-in duties as part of the rota.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about working with children and young people.
* Caring, patient and resilient.
* Confident managing challenging situations.
* A strong communicator and team player.
* Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding.
* Comfortable working sleep-in shifts.
* A driver with a full UK driving licence.
Essential Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or equivalent.
* Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
* Experience within a children's residential setting is highly desirable.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Willingness to complete 8 sleep-in shifts per month.
What's on Offer?
* £25,500- £26,500 per year
* £75 per sleep-in
* 8 sleep-ins per month
* Full-time permanent position
* Career progression opportunities
* Supportive team environment
* The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people