Childrens Residential Support Worker (Day Shifts) Wolverhampton Ofsted Outstanding Home
We are excited to recruit experienced Childrens Residential Support Workers to join our OUTSTANDING Ofsted-rated residential care home (August 2024). Our home supports children and young people aged 619 with mild to complex Learning Disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing and empowering environment.
We are looking for compassionate, energetic and committed Support Workers to join our two-bedroom residential home in Wolverhampton, where the wellbeing, safety and happiness of each young person always come first.
If you're passionate about making a difference, want a rewarding career, and value professional development, Skyline Child Care is the place to grow .
Why Join Skyline Child Care?
Generous Staff Perks & High Street Discounts Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Employee of the Month & Year Awards
Performance Bonuses for achieving monthly targets
Company Pension Scheme
Access to company vehicles
Fully funded Level 4 Residential Childcare and Level 5 Leadership & Management qualifications
Clear progression routes and ongoing training your career development matters to us
Requirements Childrens Residential Support Worker
We welcome candidates who can demonstrate professionalism, safeguarding awareness and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
Essential:
Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent CYPW qualification)
Previous experience in an Ofsted-registered childrens home
Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities, autism, communication needs, or behavioural challenges
Ability to work a 3 on / 3 off rolling rota (includes weekends & bank holidays)
Strong understanding of Safeguarding, Childrens Rights, and Keeping Children Safe in Care
Good written and verbal communication skills for completing reports, logs and incident records
Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
Ability to form safe, trusting and professional relationships with children
Good IT skills for daily record keeping
Knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Childrens Home Regulations and Quality Standards
What Youll Do
As a Childrens Residential Support Worker, your role is central to the wellbeing, safety and development of the young people in our care.
You will:
Provide high-quality day-to-day care in line with individual care plans
Support children with daily routines such as personal care, hygiene, meals, morning/evening routines and household tasks
Promote and model independent living skills, communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
Build positive, nurturing and safe relationships with each young person
Support children during community activities (swimming, cinema, outdoor sports, trips, holidays, etc.)
Encourage confidence, choice-making and participation in education, hobbies and community life
Maintain detailed and accurate records (daily logs, incident reports, medication records, risk assessments, keywork sessions)
Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to safe care practices
Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, Social Workers, schools and external professionals
Participate in keyworking, including goal-setting, monitoring progress and advocating for the young person
Contribute to household routines including cooking, cleaning and maintaining a safe environment
Work as part of a team to deliver consistent support and positive behaviour approaches
Compliance Requirements
All positions are subject to:
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
Professional references from previous employers - in line with Schedule 2 compliance checks.
Ready to Start a Rewarding Career?
If you are passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated to helping Young People thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending us your CV!
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