Childrens Residential Support Worker Part Time

Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
Midlands Care Services Ltd

An exciting opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join our expanding team at a 4-bed children’s home (EBD).

Salary up to £30,260 per year

Located in Burton on Trent

No International Sponsorship Available

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience within Residential Child Care? Are you ready to grow personally in your career? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children s views, wishes & feelings.

What You Will Be Rewarded With:

• Up to £30,260 per annum including sleep-in allowance
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Employee recognition rewards scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with a days additional annual leave entitlement increase each year
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with enrolment onto the fully funded Level 5 Children and Young People s Workforce qualification
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities
• All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift

Our successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in care or support roles is preferred
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Must have valid Right To Work in the UK

As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:

• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs.
• Budgeting, general house duties and maintenance & completing health and safety checks
• Keyworking & Advocacy
• Behaviour management
• Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards.
• Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans.
• Adhering to individual risk assessments.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Report writing and attending reviews as required.

Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children s homes regulations. We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Salary up to £30,260 per year (£12.24 – £12.76 per hour plus £60 per sleep)

Salary dependent on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleep s per month.

If you are passionate about providing care and making a difference in the lives of young people you are exactly what we are looking for!