Qualified Residential Support Worker (Children)

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established children's residential care provider with several homes across Birmingham. The provider supports children and young people aged 6-16 with EBD, Autism and SEMH, promoting a safe, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through a caring and therapeutic approach.

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Residential Support Worker (Children) on a temporary, part-time basis with an ASAP start. The successful Qualified Residential Support Worker (Children) will support young people with their daily routines, promote independence, manage challenging behaviours positively, and deliver high-quality, person-centred care across a number of residential homes. Shifts include 12-hour day shifts (10:00am to 10:00pm), with sleep shifts and waking nights also available.

The successful Qualified Residential Support Worker (Children) will have:

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
• Experience working with children displaying challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of supporting children with EBD, Autism and SEMH
• A caring, hands-on and person-centred approach
• Flexibility to work 12-hour day shifts, sleep shifts and waking nights
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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