Residential Support Worker: Youth Care & Growth

Universal Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Care Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker for our Transitional Young People’s service (16-24) in Birmingham. You will support young people with health diagnoses and behavioural, emotional and social needs, helping them access activities and daily living.

You will work 12-hour shifts (7:30–19:30 or 19:30–07:30), build positive relationships, administer medication as required, and collaborate with the team to maintain safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is essential for this role.
• Caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support in the home, ensuring their safety and well-being needs are being met.
• Assist with daily living activities, including support with maintaining tidiness of their rooms and home, meal preparation and meeting personal care to ensure hygiene is met at a high standard.
• Engage in recreational and educational activities to promote development.
• Administer medication as required and monitor health conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to address individual needs.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Universal Care Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker for our Transitional Young People’s service (16-24) in Birmingham. You will support young people with health diagnoses and behavioural, emotional and social needs, helping them access activities and daily living.

You will work 12-hour shifts (7:30–19:30 or 19:30–07:30), build positive relationships, administer medication as required, and collaborate with the team to maintain safety and wellbeing.