Homes Residential Care is seeking Residential Senior Care Workers for our children's home in Birmingham. We provide exceptional residential care for children and young people aged 8-17 who face emotional and behavioural challenges. Our mission is to foster a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where each child can realise their full potential. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those in our care.
Job Summary
As a Residential Senior Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in the daily care and support of children and young people in our residential home. This role entails collaborating with a team to create a safe, nurturing, and positive atmosphere that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child. We seek a compassionate individual with a sincere commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
* To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
* ·To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
* To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
* To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
Other Duties:
· Direct work with young people, key working and generally taking an active part in providing care & support on a shift work basis.
· Working in partnership with young people, their social worker and carers and other relevant agencies.
· To co-ordinate, monitor and review Care Plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the transition to adulthood and greater independence.
· Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people's requests and behaviour whilst on shift.
· Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home.
· To ensure that young people carry as much responsibility for their own lives as they can reasonably and demonstrably be expected to carry, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility.
Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report these effectively.
Additional Duties:
· To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
· To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as required
· Flexibility to work at other Cillrua Care properties as directed by management.
Requirements to be successful:
· Experience of working with children / young people (essential)
· Level 3 CYPW or above or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care) (essential)
· Enhanced DBS Check, or be subject to one should you be successful (essential)
. Right to Work in the UK - Applicants must possess the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship.
Remuneration
* £14.50/hour (day shifts)
* £15.00/hour (night shifts)
* £15.50/hour (Weekend day shifts)
* £16.50/hour (Weekend night shifts)
Application
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team that is committed to providing top-quality care within a supportive, professional environment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.50-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person