This senior post sits in the Bromsgrove Short Breaks Service, a residential home for children and young people with complex health, physical and learning disabilities, run by Worcestershire County Council's children's safeguarding team. The work centres on direct care, arranging activities and liaising with families and professionals. It also oversees team supervision and supports the manager and assistant manager on safeguarding and regulatory standards. Sleep-ins and evening, weekend and shift work are part of the role, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is required.
What the job involves
- Work directly with young people and help them achieve their goals and reach their potential
- Build effective relationships with families and other professionals
- Arrange access to a range of activities for young people
- Provide comprehensive support and a high standard of care
- Help the manager and assistant manager run the home day to day, meeting safeguarding and regulatory standards
- Support the administering, overseeing and monitoring of team work and performance
- Carry out regular individual supervision of team members
- Work shifts, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
Experience
- Experience of working with children with disabilities
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge and skills in working with children and young people
- Supervisory skills
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check, with appointment conditional on a satisfactory result
- Safer recruitment safeguarding checks
Other
- Flexibility to work shifts, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
What’s offered
- 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday matching up to 31 days for those joining without a break in service
- Local Government Pension Scheme (career average)
- Learning and development support, including progression within the organisation
- Hybrid working where possible
- Opportunity to complete a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner within two years, if appropriate
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
