Support Worker - Childrens Residential

Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Social Care Pathway), candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete this after passing their probation.
You will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs.
A background in nursing would also be beneficial as you will be supporting children with complex health care needs.
Car drivers are preferred as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments and to activities in the community.
A background in an SEN educational setting may also be beneficial
Skills/Abilities

We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:

You're a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
Be able to use an Ipad/ laptop in order to access our online systems
Proactive in your approach, booking appointments, planning activities, organising contact, chasing important information

You will need to be flexible in your approach, things can change so quickly with the children we support

This is such an exciting and incredibly rewarding role. If you are successful, we offer you a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 (for day workers - min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings. We also offer an extensive benefits package - details found below!

What you can expect….

You will be working as a Support Worker at our 9 Bedded home for children age 4 - 18 with severe and complex care needs, Acquired Brain Injury, complex learning disabilities and associated behavioural challenges.

Managing the health needs of the children forms a significant part of the service that we provide and are firmly committed to meeting the very unique and individual health care needs of our children.

Our home provides the children with a safe and loving home environment where we can promote them to achieve their goals and experience life.

Shifts: You will be working a mixture of early shifts, late shifts, split shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends, the rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday., We will reward you with a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 ( min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.

You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:

Over 5 weeks Holiday
Genuine Career Development Pathway
Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
Contributory Pension Scheme
Ongoing Training
Blue Light Discount Shopping
The support of an amazing team and organisation
Annual awards, company events and recognition
FREE DBS
About Progress

We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of the organisation.