Bank Enabling Support Worker - Shrewsbury - £13.45 per hour

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition vouchers up to £50

Ofsted incentives up to £50

Comprehensive training and development

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Shaftesbury's Children's Service in Shaftesbury is seeking a bank residential support worker. You will provide day-to-day care for children and young people, creating a safe, nurturing setting and supporting wellbeing and development through personalised care and advocacy.

The role covers five nights a week (Wednesday to Sunday) across day, sleep-over and waking night shifts, with weekend work required. An Enhanced DBS or Access NI check is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in care setting or with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care to children and young people.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports growth, development and wellbeing through personalised care, guidance and advocacy.
• Provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, in line with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures.
• Support the day-to-day running of the service.
• Work in line with Shaftesbury's core values.

Skills

Childcare

Communication skills

English proficiency

Technology basics

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Bank residential support worker in the new Children's Service at Shaftesbury, a purpose-built home offering overnight short breaks for children with disabilities. The work centres on day-to-day care for children and young people, building a safe, nurturing setting and supporting their wellbeing and development. Cover runs five nights a week, Wednesday to Sunday, across day, sleep-over and waking night shifts, with weekend working required. Sponsorship is not available, as the hours do not meet Home Office guidelines.

What the job involves

• Provide a high standard of day-to-day care to children and young people
• Create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment that supports growth, development and wellbeing through personalised care, guidance and advocacy
• Provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, in line with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures
• Support the day-to-day running of the service
• Work in line with Shaftesbury's core values

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a care setting or with children with disabilities

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care
• Commitment to Shaftesbury's values and making a difference
• Clear English writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer and technology skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or Access NI check

Other

• Weekend working

What’s offered

• Recognition and rewards vouchers of up to £50
• Ofsted incentives of up to £50, depending on rating
• Comprehensive training and development
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme