Residential Childcare Lead: Care, Safety & Team Ops

Proline Care Limited; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support service in Smethwick is seeking a Residential Support Worker to manage day-to-day operations and assist in the care of children and young people. The ideal candidate will need a UK driver's license and previous experience in residential childcare. This role offers potential for career progression and is aimed at those committed to positively impacting the lives of children while maintaining high care standards.

Qualifications

• Clear DBS.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, nights, and day shifts on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Support children according to their individual needs.
• Assist in coordinating and managing activities.
• Encourage children to follow their own cultural beliefs.
• Ensure security and control of medication.
• Organise staff responsibilities and planning duty rotas.
• Promote professionalism among the team.
• Maintain communication during team meetings.
• Ensure cleanliness of the home.
• Assist in ensuring the safety of the residents.
• Help manage the health of children.

Skills

UK drivers licence

Previous experience in residential childcare

Ability to work weekends and shifts

Job description

A children's support service in Smethwick is seeking a Residential Support Worker to manage day-to-day operations and assist in the care of children and young people. The ideal candidate will need a UK driver's license and previous experience in residential childcare. This role offers potential for career progression and is aimed at those committed to positively impacting the lives of children while maintaining high care standards.