AddressResidential Support Worker
(Day and Night shifts available)
Salary: Up to £24,200 per annum
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week.
Interviews: to be held on 9th April 2024
Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, PLUS the option to purchase an additional 5 days. The opportunity to gain professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands. Blue Light Card
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Bradbury House provides quality short breaks and long stays for childrenaged 0–17 years old providing a positive and stimulating experience for children with disabilities. In your role as Residential Support Worker you'll build bonds with children and support them with day-to-day personal needs. Working within your team you will help to maintain our fun and nurturing environment.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to recognising the unique needs of each child who walks through our doors. Our dedicated team of trained staff, are equipped with the skills and empathy needed to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can create a ‘home from home'.
Our residential home is so much more than just a place to stay, it's a community where children can build trust, form connections, and rediscover a sense of stability.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Supporting children to achieve positive outcomes for their future
- Supporting with taking part in fun activities, learn new skills and work towards independence
- Supporting with personal care, communication, administration of medication and clinical procedures
Let's talk about you
- A Level 3 Social Care Diploma or equivalent or willingness to work towards
- Experience of working with physical disabilities preferred but not essential
- Experience of clear, concise record keeping
- Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies
- A clean driving license with access to a car is preferred but not essential
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: Shannon Neander at shannon.neander@actionforchildren.org.uk
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
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