Childrens Residential Support Worker

yianni software pty ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker. This role involves supporting children with learning disabilities and working in an Ofsted-rated care home. The successful candidate will assist with daily routines and engage in various activities while ensuring effective communication and administrative tasks. Competitive training, benefits, and support for further qualifications will be provided.

Benefits

Staff perks & high-street store discount schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month/year bonus schemes

Bonuses for achieving personal targets

Pension scheme

Fully funded NVQ/QCF Level 4 qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in an Ofsted registered residential care home is preferred.
• Willingness to work on a rolling rota pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
• All roles subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in their daily routines.
• Promote and encourage independent skills through engaging activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and professionals.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks.

Skills

Experience working with children with learning disabilities

Effective communication

Administrative skills

Education

Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker - Day Staff

Skyline Child Care is recruiting an experienced NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 qualified Children’s Residential Support Worker for our Outstanding (August 2024) Ofsted‑rated care home, specialising in caring for Children and Young People aged 6‑19 with mild to complex learning disabilities. The role will be based at our Two Bedroom Care Home in Wolverhampton. Staff will receive training and career development to progress within the organisation.

Benefits

• Staff perks & high‑street store discount schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month/year bonus schemes
• Bonuses for achieving personal monthly targets
• Pension scheme
• Staff vehicles available for job‑related duties
• Fully funded NVQ/QCF Level 4 Residential Child Care and Level 5 Leadership and Management qualifications

Requirements and Duties

• Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (Children and Young People Workforce)
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities
• Experience working in an Ofsted registered residential care home
• Will work on a 3‑days‑on 3‑days‑off shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays on a rolling rota
• Administrative work and record keeping associated with running an Ofsted registered care home

Key Work Responsibilities

• Assist service users in their daily routines
• Promote and encourage independent skills; engage in fun activities (swimming, cinema, outdoor sports, theme parks, holiday breaks, etc.)
• Maintain effective communication and liaise with service users and other professionals, respecting confidentiality
• Complete administrative tasks

All roles within the company will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check and satisfactory references from previous employers.

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