Children's Residential Support Worker

Universal Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Universal Care Group in Birmingham is seeking friendly Residential Support Workers to provide high quality care for children and young people in residential and home settings, meeting their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, cultural and educational needs.

The ideal candidate has experience with children, holds NVQ3 in childcare or CYPW diploma, or willing to work towards it, and is able to support staff and maintain safeguarding, daily living activities, and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Calm, empathetic approach to support.
• Ability to write up detailed reports.
• Computer literacy and general admin skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker and role model for children and young people.
• Provide support to meet health, wellbeing and educational needs.
• Assist with daily living activities including meals and personal hygiene.
• Engage children in recreational and educational activities.
• Write up detailed reports and maintain records.
• Safeguard children by following safeguarding policies and DBS checks.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy and calm

Report writing

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Tools

Driving license

Job description

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team to provide a high quality of care and support for children and young people within our residential and home. Residential Support Workers will need to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, cultural and educational needs of the children and young people.

Residential Support Workers will act as a key worker and become a positive role model who is able to offer advice, guidance and assistance to our Children and Young People.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children and young people
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in childcare / CYPW Diploma or equivalent or willingness to work towards this.
• Have the ability to work with and support staff working with children young people who have been traumatised by abuse, neglect and harm.
• Preferably have knowledge of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation
• Preferably have knowledge of child adolescent development, the impact of separation and loss, physical, sexual and emotional abuse and difficult behaviours that arise from this abuse
• Provide support to our children and young people to meet Ofsted regulations relating to Health and Wellbeing and Education
• Provide compassionate care and support to children in the home, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation and personal hygiene.
• Engage children in recreational and educational activities to promote development.
• Be computer literate and able to write up detailed reports
• Have a calm, welcoming and non-judgmental attitude, presenting compassion and empathy towards our residents.
• Hold a valid Driving License however this is not essential for the role

We offer flexible working hours, a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, career progression and a pension scheme.

As we are committed to safeguarding children and young people, all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with adult and child workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Qualified rate payable for individuals who currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential or NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking