Bank Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (EBD)

Gemstones Care is a 3 bed Children's Home in Birmingham specialising in providing trauma-informed care to children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

We are professional and supportive in our approach and value staff welfare and quality of care for children in our care.

Role: Bank Staff - Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (EBD)

Pay: £12.50/hour and £55 per sleep-in

Shift Pattern: 24.5 hour shift including a day shift and sleep-in combined. 10am start to 10.30am finish the following day

Requirements of this job:

Essential

A full UK manual driving licence

Compassion, patience, resilience and empathy

Have a genuine interest in working with vulnerable looked after children and young people

Ability to learn and develop new skills

Have good written and communication skills

Be organised and have the ability to work under supervision and unsupervised

Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful environments

Ability to engage effectively with children and young people

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and external professionals

Work effectively in a team

Computer literate

Partake enthusiastically in activities with the young people

A desire to strive for the best outcomes for the young people and the company

Be willing to partake in any training as instructed by the home

Desirable

Previous experience working as a Childcare Practitioner Residential Childcare Setting

Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards

On the DBS Update Service

A level 3 in Residential Childcare or a desire to work towards this.

Your key responsibilities as a Bank Residential Support Worker:

Foster a safe and caring environment and atmosphere for children and young people, promoting their well-being and development

Work closely with colleagues, agencies and families to ensure the best outcomes for the children