Residential Support Workers - Bromsgrove

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 26 days+

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning & development

Level 4 apprenticeship

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join the Bromsgrove Short Breaks Service within the Children’s All Age Disability team. You will support children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and complex health needs during short breaks away from home, building relationships with the young people, their families and other professionals.

The roles are permanent part‑time (20–30 hours per week), with an option to study for a Level 4

Qualifikationen

• Experience of working with children or young people with disabilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in short breaks or disability services is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Work directly with young people with disabilities, building effective relationships.
• Help young people work towards their goals and reach their potential.
• Build relationships with families and other professionals.
• Plan activities for young people.
• Support young people during short breaks in a safe, nurturing and fun environment.

Kenntnisse

Good communication skills

Ausbildung

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Jobbeschreibung

A Residential Support Worker post in the Bromsgrove Short Breaks Service, within the Children's All Age Disability department of Worcestershire County Council. The work centres on supporting children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and complex health needs during short breaks away from home, and on building relationships with them, their families and other professionals. Five permanent part-time posts, with hours of 20 to 30 a week, come with an option to study for a level 4 apprenticeship.

What the job involves

• Work directly with young people with disabilities, building effective relationships
• Help young people work towards their goals and reach their potential
• Build relationships with young people's families and other professionals
• Plan activities for young people
• Support young people during short breaks in a safe, nurturing and fun environment

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children or young people with disabilities

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills

What’s offered

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Holiday matching up to 31 days for those joining without a break from a role with more leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme, a career average scheme
• Learning and development, including support to progress or move into other areas of the council
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeship opportunity
• Hybrid working where possible