Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with learning and or physical disabilities? Do you want a role where progression is a real possibility? If so then Ash House Care is the company for you. We are an independent children's residential company based in Walsall, South Staffordshire. Supporting children and young people aged 6-17. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about our young people as we are.

We strive to provide outstanding care for young people aged 6-17 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, ASC and associated behaviours.

As a Child care practitioner you will support young people to enhance their life experiences by empowering them to voice their cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual or social diversity and promote their rights as children and young people.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Being a positive role model for our young people & encourage independence

You will ensure that young people are fully supported with their day to day routines, to include personal care tasks, administering medication

Support young people to take part in activities in the community & holidays

Complete and maintain high standard records for the young people

Develop and maintain professional working relationships

Attend meetings where you will support the young person to have their voice heard

Essential criteria

Experience working in a children's residential setting

Level 3 children and young people qualification or equivalent/above

Be able to undertake sleep ins

Preferably hold a full UK driving licence however this is not essential

In return for your commitment to our young people we will invest in you, offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing training, career progression, pension scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding our young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with adult and child workforce and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025