Children\'s Residential Sessional Support Worker

Ashiyana House is a new 2 bed therapeutic children's home located in the heart of Redditch, Worcestershire. We are currently seeking 3 Sessional Residential Support Workers (on a zero hour contract) to join our vibrant and dedicated team in providing care and support to children aged 8-17 with learning disabilities, Autism and behavioural needs. The role involves supporting children in various activities within the home and local community as well as ensuring all aspects of their health and well-being needs are met.

As part of the role you may also be required to carry out personal care in accordance with care plans and risk assessments. As a therapeutic home we place strong emphasis on creating an environment for children that promotes positive change in emotional regulation and behaviour while building secure attachment and healthy relationships.

Therapeutic approaches we use are:

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): A person-centred way of supporting someone with a learning disability that helps us to understand their behaviour.
• PACE Approach: A trauma-informed, relationship-based approach which focuses on building safe and trusting relationships with children.
• Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI): A therapeutic approach that recognises the link between a child's sensory experiences and their early attachment relationships.

Ability Beams Values:

• Safety: Creating a physically and emotionally safe environment.
• Respect: Respecting children's individuality, rights and dignity.
• Nurturing: Building self-esteem and independence within a loving and supportive environment.
• Inclusion and Diversity: Celebrating differences while ensuring all children feel included.
• Resilience: Helping children to develop skills important to them and to overcome challenges.
• Transparent: Operating openly and honestly to create trust and credibility.

Safeguarding: At Ability Beams, the safety and well-being of children in our care is of utmost priority. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

Our Commitment includes:

• Protecting Children from Harm: Ensuring that all children are protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and any form of harm.
• Creating a Safe Environment: Providing a safe and secure living environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of every child.
• Staff Training, Team Meetings, Supervision and Appraisal: All staff members undergo rigorous safeguarding training.
• Robust Policies and Procedures: Clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place, regularly reviewed and updated.
• Listening to Children: Actively listening to the children in our care and taking their concerns seriously.
• Partnership with Parents and Agencies: Working closely with parents, guardians, and relevant agencies.
• Monitoring and Accountability: Regularly monitoring and reviewing our safeguarding practices.
• Reporting Concerns/Whistleblowing: Immediate reporting of any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child.

Safer Recruitment: We have a strict recruitment process which ensures each new candidate applying to work in our organisation has their work history effectively scrutinised.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement care plans for children under supervision of Deputy and Registered manager.
• Engage with children in activities that promote their development and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, social care teams, educational settings and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Provide transportation for children as needed.
• Carry out personal care, medication administration, help with taking nutrition where needed.
• Help to maintain the home, supporting children with daily house chores.
• Utilise IT systems for record-keeping and communication purposes.

Qualifications:

• A background in childcare, education or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Child Care or equivalent/willingness to work towards this.
• Valid driving license to transport children is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT systems for documentation and communication is essential.

What Ability Beams Offers:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £13.00
• Paid sleep-in's: £25 per sleep.
• Fully Paid Induction.
• Referral scheme: £50 bonus when you introduce a friend.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Free meals on shift for all staff.
• Employee of the Month giveaways.
• Access to 'Blue Light' discount scheme.
• Access to free bicycles for staff who wish to cycle to work.

Join our team as a Residential Support Worker and make a positive impact on the lives of children in need of care and support. This role is expected to start in July/Aug 2026.