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Children's Care Worker, Sutton Coldfield
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Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
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Posted:
27.05.2025
Expiry Date:
11.07.2025
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Job Description:
I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a MOTIVATED and RESILIENT individual to join a residential service as a Children's Care Worker in Sutton Coldfield. We are looking for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people.
No two days are ever the same so you need to be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**
Job Title: Children's Care Worker
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Shift pattern: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits of a Children's Care Worker
* Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
* Free meals whilst on shift
* Get paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
* Casual dress code
* Company pension
* 28 days annual leave
* Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
* Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
* Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
Responsibilities of a Children's Care Worker
* To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
* To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Provide support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
* Maintain a safe environment for young people.
* Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
* Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
Requirements of a Children's Care Worker
* Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
* You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
* You must be over the age of 21.
* NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
* You must be able to commute to Sutton Coldfield
If you want to make a difference, make a positive impact, and support young people in health & social care this is the PERFECT job for you!
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