Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - Full Time (Halesowen)

• 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:

• Loyalty bonus

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