Job Description

Please only apply if you have experience working in children's residential homes (not Supported Living or Adult care)

About Us

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

Company description

Gemstones Care is an independent children's care provider run by a friendly child and staff focused team. Our care home has been fully re-constructed and renovated throughout and will offer a comfortable and welcoming homely and working environment for the successful candidate. Our key objective is to make sincere and positive changes to young people and children's lives who come from challenging backgrounds, and we seek the very best individuals to be part of this influential journey.

We value and are committed towards equality and diversity within our company and aim to ensure our staff reflect the diversity of the children and young people within our care. To support our commitment towards this, we welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding of children and young people in our care is of the highest importance. Our recruitment and vetting process aims to create a safe environment for all children, young people, and staff. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to clear enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person