Job description
Forte Care are expanding and offering an incredible opportunity for you to join one of our children's homes in the West Midlands as a Bank Residential Support Worker.
Forte Care prides itself on fantastic quality of care to all the children and young people in our care. We are looking for staff to go above and beyond to meet the expectations of the high quality therapeutic care we provide.
We are looking for people who are passionate about looking after children who have the following attributes;
* A passion to work with children and young people
* Understand what trauma in children and young people may look like and why children may present challenging behaviour
* Understand the importance of integrity and honesty in all aspects of their work
* Enjoy and take pride in their work.
* Understands there is a real difference to be made on a daily basis with all our children and young people.
* Understands that all all behaviour has a meaning and that this includes behaviours which challenge those around them.
* Understands that children and young people need to be cared for by people who care for them, believe in them and want to help them achieve in life.
* Is willing to learn in a fast paced and upbeat environment.
* Goes out of their way to support and advocate for the children.
* Understands that the children are at the centre of everything we do.
* Is willing to critically think about their practice and share their life experiences.
* Be able to empathise and accept the children and young people in our care have experienced trauma which is often shown through the behaviours presented.
* Bring your own individual personality into the home.
* Understands the importance of equality and diversity.
* Is willing to reflect and consider new ways of working to benefit the needs of children and young people in our care.
* You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children.
* This will include working shifts and sleep-ins
* Full UK Driving Licence is required to be able to drive our homes cars when transporting children to and from school, appointments, etc.
In return you can expect;
* To be supported and valued.
* Feel empowered to make decisions.
* Take pride in your job.
* Well-being support for the team.
* A rewarding career, whereby you learn and grow with our children.
* .Extensive training opportunities
* That our homes will be a safe and supportive environment.
Job type
Please note applicants MUST meet the following requirements;
* A full UK driving license
* Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
* An understanding that this role will require Forte Care to undertake Enhanced DBS checks
Why choose Forte Care for your career?
Provide innovative care services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.
Join us as a Bank Residential Support Worker and we can offer:
* £70 per sleep in payments
* Full induction and introductory programme
* High quality training and development opportunities
* Fully funded training
* Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
* Free meals
* Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
* Pension Scheme
* Time and half for bank holiday working
Contact us today, we would be delighted to hear how you can join us in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
Forte Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Bank
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* All applicants will be required to complete an application form in full to determine suitability.
Experience:
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
* understanding needs of children in care: 1 year (preferred)
* working with children and/or young people: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sept/2025/newstarters