residential care counselor Birmingham, England
Job description
Accalia Care Services is a Residential Childcare Provider based in Oldbury, Moseley, Yardley Wood, and KingsHeath. We are currently seeking Residential Support Workers with a passion for working with young people. Preferably, candidates should have experience of working with children and young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
Caring for children always involves a high degree of personal responsibility. The primary role of the Residential Support Worker (RSW) is to work as part of the staff team in a children’s home under the direction, guidance and supervision of the home management team. RSW’s are required to conform to appropriate standards of conduct at all times and to be mindful that they serve as important role models to the children in their care.
Shift patterns consist of 8am - 11pm + a sleep in till 8am the next morning (15 hour shifts)
The establishment provides a stimulating and engaging environment for Children and Young People, which requires staff members who are enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking. Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings is preferable, however we will consider relevant transferrable experience and skills. Candidates must be willing to complete a Level Diploma in the Children and Young People's Workforce, alongside working in our homes. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be obtained. We have Part-time vacancies available. You will be required to work on a shift basis, which includes nights/sleepovers and weekends. Applicants MUST be over the age of 23 years.
The Responsibilities of a Residential Support Worker:
- Supervise and monitor children as directed, which may include 1:1 or 2:1 supervision.
- Keep accurate, factual, and legible written records (e.g. records about the child’s behaviour; phone messages; communication notes).
- Protect and safeguard children from harm both inside and outside of the home environment.
- Help to maintain a safe environment that complies with Health and Safety and other legal requirements.
- Undertake domestic tasks such as shopping, food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
- Administer first-aid to injured children
- Help children adhere to appropriate behavioural expectations and challenge children when they display inappropriate behaviour, in line with the child’s management and care plan.
- Manage company money appropriately (e.g. petty cash); keep receipts of any purchases; and maintain accurate written records (e.g. petty cash book).
- Attend and participate in staff team meetings and demonstrate an ability to reflect and learn.
- Attend and participate in training as required, including mandatory training (e.g. fire safety; medication administration) and external professional training (e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce).
- Attend and participate in line-management supervision.
- Assist older children in the development of independence skills (e.g. cooking, budgeting).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,660.00-£25,660.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (required)
Work Location: In person
