Support Worker Childrens Residential Care Learning Disabilities
Support Worker Days
Location:Sedgley
Hourly rate: From £12.30 - £13.20 per hr
Hours: Full time - 38 hours per week
Children's Residential Support Worker - up to £33,236.40 salary package.
If you are successful with your application, we will reward you with a?starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 (min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.
You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:
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
What you can expect
You will be working as a Support Workerat our 7 bedchildren's residential home, situated in a residential area in Sedgley. The home is easily accessible via public transport from Wolverhampton. You will be providing 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 ratedGoodwith 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 childrens 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 have:
Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or?Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Social Care Pathway),?candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete this 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, in a residential or SEN setting.
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:
Youre a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and make their lives FUN and HAPPY
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.
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