Residential Childcare Support Worker

Dignus Healthcare Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Childcare Support Worker to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, helping them develop resilience and overcome challenges in a nurturing environment. With a focus on personal growth and emotional support, you will create a fun and engaging space for children while adhering to the core values of resilience, courage, and integrity. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are provided, making this a rewarding career choice for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

2x Salary Life Insurance

Additional annual leave entitlement

Early pay – access to your pay as you earn

Overtime (when available)

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enrolment and funding to required qualification

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desired but not essential.
• Must be above 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of each young person.
• Establish positive relationships and manage behavior positively.
• Encourage development through planning and participating in activities.

Skills

Emotional support

Social support

Resilience

Integrity

Communication skills

Education

Childcare Diploma (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Narel Sharpe, Birmingham, B66 1TU

At Dignus Group, we provide stability, guidance and care to those who need it most. We are passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in life; if you share these same values, we would love you to come and join our team of confident and dedicated individuals making a lasting impact!

We aim to provide highly nurturing, therapeutic children’s homes for young people with a variety of complex needs. As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by helping young people to develop resilience, overcome challenges, and thrive in a safe environment. Our rewarding careers as Residential Childcare Support Worker will offer personal fulfilment, the chance to build deep connections, and opportunities for personal growth.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our exceptional team based in Birmingham. We need someone with the passion and determination to go the extra mile to create a home that every child truly deserves. This includes creating a space brimming with activity, new experiences, and, most importantly, fun and laughter.

Due to ensuring continuity for the young people in our care, we require our staff to work flexibly. Staff are required to work a 3-week rolling rota which will incorporate 2 weeks of day shifts and one week of waking nights. Day shifts required are 15 hours long.

You will be fully supported in your new role with a comprehensive induction program and ongoing development. This role is both rewarding and challenging, requiring a strong commitment to our values and the ability to handle difficult situations with resilience.

• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of Dignus Group (Resilience, Courage, Integrity, Respect, Confidence, and Innovation)
• Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained.
• To promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each young person.
• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people.
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising, and participating in activities.
• Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential.
• A desire to learn; we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level.

Person Specification:

• You are able to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting dignity and respect.
• You show integrity by conducting yourself ethically, honestly, and honourably.
• You possess the moral strength to do what is right at all times.
• You show resilience by never giving up or compromising on quality.
• You are confident to challenge ways of working to encourage new ideas and achieve positive outcomes.
• Due to the ages of our young people, you will need to be above 21 years.
• A good standard of written and verbal English.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• 2x Salary Life Insurance.
• Additional annual leave entitlement at key milestones.
• Early pay – access to your pay as you earn.
• Overtime (when available).
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification.

Diverse and inclusive work environment.

If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available.