Qualified Residential Support Worker at Midlands Care Services, West Midlands

Qualified Residential Support Worker - Children's Care Home (Learning Disabilities) 

An exciting opportunity for a Qualified Residential Support Worker to join a Learning Disabilities (LD) Children's Residential Care Home in Burton on Trent

*** No Sponsorship Available ***

Do you have experience providing care and support for children with learning disabilities?

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you ready to grow personally in your career?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children’s views, wishes & feelings.

What You Will Be Rewarded With:

• Up to £30,320 per annum including sleep-in allowance
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Employee recognition rewards scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with a days additional annual leave entitlement increase each year
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities, all team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service

Our successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Previous experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight

As a Residential Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times
• Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, and feeding, as required
• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
• General house duties, maintenance & completing health and safety checks
• Budgeting, keyworking, advocacy and behaviour management
• Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards.
• Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans, adhering to individual risk assessments, Report writing and attending reviews as required
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off, however this is flexible based on the requirements of the home

Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner

Up to £30,320 per year *(£13.54 per hour plus £60 per sleep)

* dependent on undertaking up to 6 sleep’s per month, any additional sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep. Sleep's are subject to change each month.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

If you are passionate about providing care and making a difference in the lives of young people.... you are exactly what we are looking for!