Residential Support Worker

Brook Street; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £70

Overtime opportunities

Training provided

Job summary

This role requires a full UK driving licence; Level 3 childcare qualifications are desirable, with training provided. The salary starts at £25,344 per year, plus £70 per sleep-in and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Caring, resilient and reliable individuals who want to support children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in children's residential care is desirable but not essential; training provided.
• Flexibility to work weekends and sleep-ins across Birmingham homes.
• Level 3 childcare qualifications are desirable; support to achieve further qualifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a safe, nurturing home.
• Support safeguarding and build positive professional relationships.
• Assist with education, independence and daily living skills.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Complete accurate daily records and work with families and professionals.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Reliable

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 childcare qualifications

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential

Location: Birmingham - Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Oldbury & Moseley
Salary: £25,344 per annum + £70 per sleep-in + overtime
Hours: 160 hours per month
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and NVQ 3

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join established Ofsted-registered children's residential homes across Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, reliable and resilient individuals who want to build a career within children's residential care.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people, helping to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and safeguarding children and young people
• Building positive and professional relationships
• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Managing challenging behaviour and using appropriate de-escalation techniques
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
• Supporting education, independence and daily living skills
• Organising and participating in activities and community outings
• Driving young people to school, appointments and activities
• Completing accurate daily records and documentation
• Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals

Hours & Pay

You will work 160 contracted hours per month, which is approximately 11 shifts per month.

Shifts are typically 8:00am-11:00pm, with working days varying according to the rota.

Sleep-ins are required, although the number will vary depending on the rota. Each sleep-in is paid at an additional £70.

The £25,344 salary is the basic annual salary before sleep-in payments and overtime.

Overtime is available, including opportunities to pick up additional shifts across the organisation's other homes.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are caring, resilient, reliable and passionate about supporting children and young people.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Previous experience within children's residential care is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided to suitable candidates.

You must be flexible to work weekends, sleep-ins and across the organisation's Birmingham homes when required.

Relevant Level 3 childcare qualifications are desirable, although candidates may be supported to work towards an appropriate qualification where required.