Support Worker - Childrens Residential

Progress Care Solutions; Coseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Coseley, UK. The role involves providing care for children with learning disabilities in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare and experience with children facing various challenges. The position offers a salary package of up to £33,236.40, along with various benefits such as funded DBS, private health cashback, and training opportunities. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Benefits

Funded DBS and renewals

Private health cashback plan

Online GP services

Contributory pension

Annual leave purchase scheme

Broad training and development

Performance management programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities, Autism, and complex care needs.
• Passionate about making a difference in vulnerable children's lives.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for children with learning disabilities and associated challenges.
• Assist children to attend appointments, school, and community activities.
• Work alongside families and professionals to support children's development.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict Management

Team player

Ability to follow care plans

Education

Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Role Overview

Children's Residential Support Worker - up to £33,236.40 salary package.

Starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hour, + for competency qualifying criteria, plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 (min 1 per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.

Benefits

• Funded DBS and renewals
• Private health cashback plan
• Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more
• Death in service, 2x salary
• Contributory pension
• Blue light retail discount card
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Broad training and development
• Emergency days scheme
• Performance management programme and annual review to support progression
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Annual superstar awards
• Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service
• Utilities comparison service
• Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity

You will be working as a Support Worker at our 7 bed children's residential home, situated in a residential area in Sedgley. The home is easily accessible via public transport from Wolverhampton. You will provide care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges. Children accommodated at the home may also present with sensory impairments and minor physical disabilities. Our children and young people may have experienced trauma and/or neglect prior to coming into care. This role requires a high amount of energy, passion and willingness to go “above and beyond” for the young people we care for.

Our home is rated “Good” with Ofsted and prides itself on working with families and professionals, to provide opportunities for learning, increasing independence and more importantly FUN. You will be supporting the children both at the home and in the community.

What Ofsted says about our service

"Children enjoy a range of activities at the home and going out to places they enjoy. Staff have a passion for creating fun and enjoyable experiences for children"

"Staff understand children’s individual needs and they provide good-quality care"

Shifts

You will be working a mixture of early shifts, late shifts, long days, Sleep ins, and the rota does include alternate weekends. At times this also includes split shifts. Rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday.

What we want from you

Successful candidates will ideally need to have:
Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway). Candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete it after passing their probation.

You will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs.

Car drivers are preferred – but not essential – as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments, to school, and to activities in the community.

Skills & Abilities

We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:
• You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations.
• You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
• An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.

About Progress

We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of the organisation.

Click apply now! We look forward to seeing your application to join the Progress team at this lovely, lively home.