Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker

Dignus Healthcare Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Job description

Job Title: Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker

Location: Narel Sharpe, Birmingham, B66 1TU

At Dignus Group, we provide stability, guidance and care to those who need it most. We are passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in life. If you share these same values, we would love you to come and join our team of confident and dedicated individuals making a lasting impact!

We aim to provide highly nurturing, therapeutic children’s homes for young people with a variety of complex needs. As a Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by helping young people to develop resilience, overcome challenges, and thrive in a safe environment. Our rewarding careers as Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker will offer personal fulfilment, the chance to build deep connections, and opportunities for personal growth.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker to join our exceptional team based in Birmingham. We need someone with the passion and determination to go the extra mile to create a home that every child truly deserves. This includes creating a space brimming with activity, new experiences, and, most importantly, fun and laughter.

Due to ensuring continuity for the young people in our care, we require our staff to work flexibly. Staff are required to work a 3-week rolling rota which will incorporate 2 weeks of day shifts and one week of waking nights. Day shifts required are 15 hours long.

You will be fully supported in your new role with a comprehensive induction program and ongoing development. This role is both rewarding and challenging, requiring a strong commitment to our values and the ability to handle difficult situations with resilience.

• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of Dignus Group (Resilience, Courage, Integrity, Respect, Confidence and Innovation)
• Provide supervisory control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
• Take responsibility for planning shifts and ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Contribute to team and staff meetings to facilitate and encourage good communication and staff development.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for all new team members.
• Supervise new starters during their probationary period to ensure they receive best-in-class support.
• Undertake supervisions, address performance issues and identify training and development needs.
• Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person.
• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people.
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans.
• A desire to learn; we provide training and apprenticeships for you to achieve your full potential.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level.

Person Specification:

• You are able to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting dignity and respect.
• You show integrity by conducting yourself ethically, honestly and honourably.
• You possess the moral strength to do what is right at all times.
• You show resilience by never giving up or compromising on quality.
• You are confident to challenge ways of working to encourage new ideas and achieve positive outcomes.
• Due to the ages of our young people, you will need to be above 21 years.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• A good standard of written and verbal English.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• 2x Salary Life Insurance.
• Additional annual leave entitlement at key milestones.
• Early pay – access to your pay as you earn.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Overtime (when available).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• 15 hour shifts.

If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available.