This male-only support worker post sits in the founding team of a new not-for-profit children's residential home for children with learning disabilities. Work centres on daily routines, trusting relationships, building independence and handling challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach. The rota includes evenings, weekends and about four sleep-ins a month, and the male-only restriction is a genuine occupational requirement for personal care to a male child. No experience is needed as full training is given, but a commitment to NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is expected.
What the job involves
- Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
- Support daily routines, from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
- Help children learn life skills and build their independence
- Work as part of a team to keep children safe, secure and cared for
- Support care plans, routines and risk assessments, with training
- Handle challenging behaviour calmly and empathetically using a therapeutic approach
- Take part in the sleep-in rota, averaging four sleep-ins a month
- Take part in fun, active days
What’s required
Qualifications
- Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
Skills & knowledge
- Genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities
- Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
- Positive attitude and team-player mindset
- Physically and mentally fit for the role
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check and vetting in line with safer recruitment
- Declare all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, subject to DBS filtering rules
- Male applicant only, as a genuine occupational requirement
Other
- Able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
Nice to have
- Driving licence
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare already held
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
- Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
- Career development pathways and training
- Blue Light Discount package
- Early On Demand Pay
- Additional pay for overnight shifts
- Staff recognition and appreciation schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
