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About The Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Edgewood Road is seeking dedicated and experienced Casual Child Care Officers to join our supportive and nurturing team.
About Edgewood Road: Edgewood Road is a specialist long-stay/ Short break home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence, they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.
We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2026 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services.
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.
The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and preferences.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children feel valued and empowered.
- Utilise a range of communication and visual aids to ensure children can express their wishes and feelings.
- Collaborate with parents, schools, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistency and progress in children's development.
- Encourage and empower children to become as independent as possible, supporting them with everyday tasks such as preparing food, personal hygiene, and self-care.
- Maintain regular communication with school staff to promote continuity and development.
- The ability to organise activities tailored to the individual needs of the children.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
- Strong organisation and time managements skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
- A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders. xgikmsk
- Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable. If you are a pass
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Bank Child Care Officer in Alvechurch employer: Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham Children’s Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the development of its employees. With a strong focus on leadership growth, you will have access to tailored training programmes and mentorship opportunities that empower you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes in the Birmingham community.
Contact Details:
Birmingham Children's Trust Recruitment Team
