Senior Residential Child Care Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Dudley is seeking an experienced Residential Childcare Worker to provide physical and emotional care for young people aged 8 to 18 with complex needs. The role involves working onsite full-time, responsible for the day-to-day running of the home in the absence of management and contributing to staff development. Candidates must hold a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Flexibility in work hours is essential.

Benefits

Support for continuous training

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children aged 8-18 with complex needs.
• Ability to contribute to both physical and emotional care of young people.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the physical and emotional care of children.
• Assume responsibility for the home in the absence of management.
• Assist in staff development and training.

Skills

Experience in Residential Care

Team development

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

18 Tipton Road provides a safe, nurturing, caring and stimulating environment for young people aged between 8 and 18 years who have complex needs and may be experiencing a range of difficulties including physical, sensory and moderate to severe learning disabilities or complex, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

THE ROLE

Hours: 37 per week

Salary - Grade 8

We are looking to appoint an experienced Residential Childcare Worker to contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the child(ren) whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals. In the absence of the Manager / Deputy to take responsibility for the day to day running of the home.

The successful candidate will assist the Management Team in the development of other staff and encourage individuals to enhance their performance by ensuring the provision of regular Supervision, Support, Diploma assessment and training and appraisal.

In addition, the postholder will contribute to the effective management of information, contribute to the planning, co‑ordination and implementation of projects relating to both the home and young people.

The role involves working shifts (including sleeping in and weekend working) and a level of flexibility to meet the needs of the service is desirable.

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent is required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Workplace Attendance: Onsite full‑time

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Attached documents

• SRCCW Job Description
• SRCCW Person Specification
• Benefits List