Residential Support Worker - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Gemstones Care

Gemstones Care
Gemstones Care
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Interview Date:
Asap (This will be carried out as online video interviews)**
About Us


Gemstones Care is a 3 bed Children's Home (EBD) 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 (EBD)


Salary:
£12 to £13.50 per hour + £55 sleep-in (rising to £60 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

24.5 hour shift including a day shift and sleep-in combined. 10am start to 10.30am finish the following day.


Other benefits:
Clinical supervision to support staff well-being staff bonus schemes, annual leave, pension, bonuses for Good/Outstanding Ofsted gradings


Requirements of this job:


Essential

  • Hold a full UK manual driving licence
  • Ability to use or willing to learn and embrace the use of electronic recording system
  • 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

Desirable

  • Previous experience working as a 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 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

Pay:
£12.00-£13.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

  • Do you have the right to work in the UK?
  • Do you have a UK manual driving licence?
  • Do you possess a Level 3 in Residential Childcare qualification? (If not, we can support you to enrol onto it)
  • Do you have experience working in Ofstedregulated children's residential care?

Work Location:
In person
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