Childrens Home Residential Care Practitioner - Walsall, United Kingdom - Ash House Care

Description

Ash House Care is an independent children's residential company based in Walsall, South Staffordshire.

We are currently recruiting a Care practitioner and wake night care practitioner to work in a 2 bed learning disability home and a 2 bed learning and physical disability home.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to become the best that they can.

We strive to provide outstanding care for young people aged 6-17 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, ASC and associated behaviours.

As a Child care practitioner you will support young people to enhance their life experiences by empowering them to voice their cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual or social diversity and promote their rights as children and young people.

Duties and responsibilities include:
Being a positive role model for our young people & encourage independence

You will ensure that young people are fully supported with their day to day routines, to include personal care tasks, administering medication

Support young people to take part in activities in the community & holidays

Complete and maintain high standard records for the young people

Develop and maintain professional working relationships

Attend meetings where you will support the young person to have their voice heard

Essential criteria

Experience working in a children's residential setting

Level 3 children and young people qualification or equivalent/above

Be able to undertake sleep ins

Preferably hold a full UK driving licence however this is not essential

In return for your commitment to our young people we will invest in you, offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing training, career progression, pension scheme.

Pay:
From £11.50 per hour


Expected hours:
No more than 36 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:
- ws67hl (required)


Work Location:
In person