Residential Care Worker

**Full Job Description**

**Featherstone Care Services**

**Job Title**: Residential Care Worker (In a Children's Home)

**Location**: Sutton Coldfield

**Join our dedicated, warm, and welcoming Children's Home in Sutton Coldfield Our lovely home is the residence for three children. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and positive environment.**

**Package**:

- Salary: £28,560 - £30,200 p.a. (Including average of 5-7 sleeping shifts p/m)
- Hours: 40 hrs per week + sleeping shifts + overtime offered
- Our rota operates so 11 days worked in a 31 day month
- Holidays: 28 days per year plus additional Birthday annual leave day and additional annual leave day upon completing probation

**Featherstone Care Services Exclusive Benefits**:

- £50 per sleeping shift
- Refer a friend Fee: £250 *Upon completing probation
- £200 bonus upon two years of service
- Additional Birthday Annual Leave Day & upon completing Probation

**Service Description**:
Small EBD Residential Children’s Home for children 11-17 years.

**Job Purpose**:
As a Residential Care Worker, you will work in a small, nurturing EBD Residential Children’s Home, providing care and support to children aged 11 to 17 years. You will be an integral part of creating a safe and homely environment where our Children can thrive. By fostering positive relationships and utilising your proactive approach, you will contribute to the well-being and growth of each Child in our care.

**In a Nut Shell**

You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the console, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

**Person Specification**:

- Minimum Qualifications and Education: GCSE English or equivalent (Essential), Excellent written English, IT skills
- NVQ Level 4 or willingness to work towards this within 6 months of commencing employment
- Experience: Experience working within a childcare setting, experience with traumatised children and those with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

**Other Staff Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Attractive annual leave entitlement
- Free food and beverages when on shift
- Supportive work environment
- Child-focused workplace
- Progression and development opportunities
- Extensive free training, including specialised training
- Company-funded training, including NVQ qualifications
- Working in a small home with a high focus on outcomes
- Paid-for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals

At Featherstone Care Services, safeguarding and protecting children and young people is our top priority. Rigorous staff selection & DBS checks ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,560.00-£30,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a full Driving License?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English? (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3/4 Diploma in Children's Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/12/2024
Reference ID: Residential Support Worker
Expected start date: 07/12/2024