Children's Residential Support Worker/Carer (Full Time)

We're opening a brand new 6 bed residential home, supporting children with learning disabilities. Be a part of developing our service and help make a difference to a young person's life every day.

Position: Children's Residential Support Worker/Carers (Full Time)

Salary: £11.45 per hour for staff who hold level 3 diploma, £11.20 for applicants who do not hold the qualification

Location: Walsall (WS4)

Hours: Full time

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About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting young people in their daily life?

We are looking for Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our team who have a passion for providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop through education and positive life experiences, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

We are looking for people who share these core values and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

For Support Worker positions although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.

The role

• You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
• Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer:

• Refer-a-friend scheme we know that amazing people often know fantastic people and you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made
• Funded children's qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders & EAP your health is important to us and we have MHRAs trained to listen, guide and support
• Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.

SWWAL

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.20-£11.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Children's residential care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bluebell House, Walsall