L3 Qualified Residential Support Worker

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Job description

RSWs needed for shift cover at Stourbridge Children's home

Your new company
This is a unique setting, in that it is a setting for children with learning disabilities, spread across 6 children homes spread across their site.The service believes that it is vital that all children benefit from a nurturing and therapeutic environment which allows their young people the opportunity to lead holistic lifestyles. These lifestyles incorporate health, education and new experiences in a residential setting in which disability does not define them as a person.
Your new role
You will be providing shift cover when needed across the 6 childrens homes, although the service do try to match you to the home that best suits your experience and will try where possible to give you shifts at that hope, both to allow you and the young people the consistency to build positive relationships.
Your main role as a support worker will be ensuring the safety and comfort of service users. You will be working within children's homes, so as well as carry out tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home, you should also encourage service users to have confidence and high self-esteem, but most importantly for them to have fun.

You will be working with young people from a variety of backgrounds, with some having experienced trauma in the past. With this, behaviour can be challenging and you will need to be adaptable. Despite the challenges, this will be a rewarding role.
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum qualification of L3 in Children and Young People - this is essentialExperience and willingness to get involved and be a proactive member of the team, taking part in activitiesExperience in dealing with challenging behaviourBe passionate about support young people and giving them the best chancesExcellent communication both with service users and staffIf you've lived overseas since the age of 18 an Overseas Police Check will need to be presented

What you'll get in return
Competitive hourly payA dedicated consultant who will understand your needs and secure roles for you based on themFlexible working optionsRefer a friend schemeFree training on our online portalOpportunities to undertake permanent opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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