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Senior Residential Childcare Officer

Employer
Birmingham Children's Trust
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£26,409 - £32,654 per year
Closing date
14 Feb 2025
Reference
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Sector
Health & Social Care / Work
Job Type
Social Care – Children
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Job Advertisement: Senior Child Care Officer

Location: Warwick House, Acocks Green, Birmingham, UK

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Warwick House is seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Child Care Officers to join our supportive and nurturing team.

About Warwick House: Warwick House is a specialist long-stay home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence, they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.

This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.

The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and preferences.
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children feel valued and empowered.
  • Utilise a range of communication and visual aids to ensure children can express their wishes and feelings.
  • Collaborate with parents, schools, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistency and progress in children's development.
  • Encourage and empower children to become as independent as possible, supporting them with everyday tasks such as preparing food, personal hygiene, and self-care.
  • Maintain regular communication with school staff to promote continuity and development.
  • The ability to organise activities tailored to the individual needs of the children.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
  • Strong organisation and time managements skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
  • A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.
  • Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary. 30 days paid annual leave with additional bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after five years’ service, and then 35 days after ten years’ service. Additional benefits Generous Pension Scheme Our Practice Hub is dedicated to supporting staff in their learning and development. If you are a passionate and experienced childcare professional looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Warwick House family and help us make a difference.

To Apply:

Please contact the home manager for further details.

Warwick House, Acocks Green - Contact Baljinder Khera on 0121 675 1139

Baljinder.khera@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Company

There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of. Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength.

At Birmingham Children’s Trust we aim to be one dedicated team with a single unwavering focus – to improve the outcomes for children, young people and families in Birmingham. 

We recognise that to achieve this we need the best, most talented, innovative and committed people to join us.

You will be part of a diverse and vibrant community of social work and support service professionals who are outcomes focussed and operate with a strong team ethos.

Being part of that team has responsibilities too; we want everyone, no matter what their role in the Trust, to bring their best self to work every day, to engage with the day to day challenges positively and to be supportive of and trust in each other.

We care about our people and that’s what will make us an Employer of Choice for social workers, children’s services and associated support services.

Company info
Telephone
0121 464 1560
Location
1 Lancaster Circus
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7DJ
GB

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