Residential Support Worker - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Gemstones Care

Gemstones Care

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Interview Date: 19/12/23 (These will be carried out as online video interviews)**
About Us

Gemstones Care is 3 bed Children's Home in Birmingham specialising in providing trauma-informed care to children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

We are professional and supportive in our approach and value staff welfare and quality of care for children in our care.

Role:
Residential Support Worker (Children's Home)

Salary:
£29,200, rising to £32,600 after probation

Shift pattern:
Great shift pattern on a 3-week rolling rota as follows:
Week - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Week - Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Week - Thursday

Other benefits:
Clinical supervision to support staff well-being staff bonus schemes, annual leave, pension

Requirements of this job:

Essential

Compassion, patience, resilience and empathy
Have a genuine interest in working with vulnerable looked after children and young people
Ability to learn and develop new skills
Have good written and communication skills
Be organised and have the ability to work under supervision and unsupervised
Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful environments
Ability to engage effectively with children and young people
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and external professionals
Work effectively in a team
Computer literate
Partake enthusiastically in activities with the young people
A desire to strive for the best outcomes for the young people and the company
Be willing to partake in any training as instructed by the home
Be willing to achieve the necessary QCF Level 3 Diploma
Hold a full UK manual driving licence

Desirable

Previous experience working as a Senior Childcare Practitioner Residential Childcare Setting
Hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare/Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards

Your key responsibilities as a Senior Residential Support Worker:

Foster a safe and caring environment and atmosphere for children and young people, promoting their well-being and development
Work closely with colleagues, agencies and families to ensure the best outcomes for the children
Work towards achieving a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent

Company description

Salary:
£29,200.00-£32,600.00 per year

Benefits: