Children's Residential Support Worker

Schedule Two are recruiting for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team supporting children in residential homes in the West Midlands. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young people in a stable, nurturing environment.

As an agency Residential Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work across different settings and locations – giving you variety in your role and flexibility in your schedule. This role can be fulfilled alongside other full-time, permanent or part-time jobs you may have.

Duties

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Provide physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural support to children in residential care
• Contribute to each young person's normal development through a healthy lifestyle, varied activities, and consistent caring adult role modelling
• Support daily routines: e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, activity planning
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary administrative duties as directed by the Registered Manager/Deputy or senior support staff
• Work across different homes/settings as required by the agency

Experience

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is preferred. If not yet qualified, we can enrol you to work towards this within a set timeframe
• Previous experience working with children and/or young people in a residential, care or support setting is desirable
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Flexibility, reliability, resilience and a commitment to promoting high standards of care

Training Provided

• Comprehensive mandatory training including Safeguarding and Whistleblowing
• Physical Intervention training (PRICE)
• Level 3 and Level 5 enrolment opportunity, even as an agency worker

This role offers an enriching environment where your skills can directly benefit children's growth and happiness. We welcome applicants who are committed, caring, organised, and eager to contribute positively within a supportive team.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Enhanced DBS Certificate, are you on the DBS Update Service, and have access to your current hardcopy DBS certificate?
• Do you have any health conditions which may affect your ability to fulfil this leadership job in line with your duty of care to support and safeguard children both physically and emotionally?
• Do you take any medication which may adversely affect your physical and/or mental health in the workplace to support and safeguarding children, including affects on decision making?
• Do you understand Schedule Two is a recruitment agency of temporary staff which we provide to children's homes across the West Midlands? (we are not a direct children's home care company)
• If successful, will you be fulfilling this role alongside another full-time/part-time or agency job? Please summarise current working commitments.
• International Police Clearance if you are not a UK born resident:

A) If you arrived to the UK BEFORE the age of criminal responsibility in your country of birth, an international police clearance certificate is NOT required.

B) If you arrived to the UK AFTER the age of criminal responsibility in your country of birth, an international police clearance certificate IS required.

International police clearance certificates are different from a United Kingdom DBS Certificate.

This is a mandatory requirement in our Safer Recruitment Policy - please confirm your understanding of this

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person