AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A SENIOR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER TO JOIN A LEARNING DISABILITIES (LD) CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

• Up to £32,100 per year *
• Located in Burton on Trent
• Learning Disabilities Children’s Residential Home

*NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE*

Do you have experience providing care and support for children with learning disabilities?
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you ready to grow personally in your career?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.
We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children’s views, wishes & feelings.

OUR SUCCESSFUL SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER WILL NEED TO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs
• Supervisory experience
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times
• Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, and feeding, as required
• Supporting the daily running of the home and Senior Management decisions
• Leading teams
• Conducting Supervisions
• Shift planning
• Supporting team development
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
• General house duties and maintenance
• Completing health and safety checks
• Budgeting
• Advocacy
• Engage in planning, creating, updating and implementing care plans
• Creating, updating and adhering to individual risk assessments
• Keyworking
• Working in partnership with other agencies
• Report writing and attending reviews as required
  Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off, however this is flexible based on the requirements of the home
  Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s residential.