Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER to join an established service in TELFORD.

You will be supporting young people in a residential setting to live safe and fulfilling lives, whilst working closely with the management team to deliver high quality care and support.

You will work closely with an established team to provide a homely and welcoming environment for the young people who reside here. You will play a key role in care and support planning, the promotion of education and independent living skills, liaising with external agencies and act as a key worker for the young people you are supporting. You will lead by example, delegate effectively and play a key role in management decisions.

Working within OFSTED guidelines, you will work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep ins.

To be successful in this role you will hold the QCF Level 3 in Supporting Children and Young People.

OR

You will have a wealth of relevant work experience in a SUPERVISORY ROLE (this could be within early years, education, community work, outreach, youth work or adults' services) and be working or willing to work towards a formal childcare qualification.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and making a positive impact on their lives. You will need to be open minded and resilient, as well as professional and an excellent role model. You must also demonstrate shift and team leading experience (you may already be an established senior looking for a new challenge or a skilled support worker looking to step up)

Due to the location of these services, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is ESSENTIAL.

Your new SENIOR support worker role, offers:
" A competitive hourly rate of £12.30 per hour
" Generous sleep-in rate of £50 per sleep
" The opportunity to secure a formal qualification
" Appealing annual leave allowance
" THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR CARE!

If you think this is the perfect opportunity for you, please click apply today! Alternative, please call the Birmingham BS Social Care Branch and ask for Lynsey for more information.