West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type:Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:£11.44 - £11.82 Per Hour
Benefits:Sleep-in rate
Job Duties:- Provide direct care and support to children in a residential setting
- Implement care plans and support individual needs
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
- Engage children in activities and promote their social and emotional development
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS check
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent
Experience:Prior experience in residential care for children
Knowledge and Skills:- Knowledge of child development and attachment theory
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- First Aid certification
- Training in de-escalation techniques
- Experience working with children with complex needs
- Shift work including weekends and evenings
- Possibility of sleep-in shifts
- Working in a residential care setting with children