Residential Children’s Worker – waking night

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Erdington, Birmingham. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with , emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 30 – 40 hours per week with day and waking night positions available. Previous experience working with children or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities is essential.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £20,000 – £25,000 depending on experience.

As a Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Enrolment onto your Level 3 in residential childcare
• Progression when the time is right

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack Hollinrake.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

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