Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Highview Childrens Services Full time

Duties:

- Provide social and emotional support to children with moderate learning disabilities.
- Help support a home environment by undertaking housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying up.
- Supporting young people's social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Administer medication.
- Document updating and report creating, following daily and significant events.

**Skills**:

- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, calm and patient demeanor.
- Ability to follow instructions as well as work independently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable and punctual.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children who have moderate learning difficulties. Your role will involve providing social and emotional care, role modelling appropriate adult and child relationships and providing young people with an opportunity to develop and grow through individually focussed support packages.

160 average hours per month, encompassing 15 hour shifts on a rolling shift pattern of 2 on and 4 off starting at 0700 and finishing at 2200, with a requirement to cover an average of 5 sleep in night shifts per month, paid at £50 per night. Occasional overtime available with rotas prepared a minimum of 1 month in advance.

There is also an opportunity to attain a fully funded Level 4 Diploma qualification in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner.

Exclusive and dynamic benefits including a robust induction package, career development opportunities, psychological and professional support as well as NEST pensions and 28 days annual leave.

You will play a vital role in helping young people with learning disabilities develop their independence and improve their present and future quality of life.

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to providing exceptional residential childcare. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that previous experience in children's residential care home or a related field is required. We offer training and ongoing support to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this role.

**Salary**: £11.77-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Residential Care Worker

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