Enabling Support Worker - Bradbury House, Shrewsbury - £13.45 per hour

About the role

Bradbury House is a purpose-built children's home providing overnight short breaks for children with disabilities. The home aims to create a safe, nurturing, caring, and fun environment for children and young people aged 0-17 years old. The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality care and support for the people we support.

Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of daily care to the children and young people we support
• To create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing through personalized care, guidance, and advocacy
• To provide short break support to children and young people with disabilities, consistent with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures
• To work inline with Shaftesbury’s core values

Requirements

• Or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centered care
• Commitment to our values and making a difference
• Clear English writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Experience of working in a care setting or of working with children with disabilities

Qualifications

• Additional requirements: Weekend working required

Skills

• Passionate about delivering outstanding, child-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies

Benefits

• Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
• £500 welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
• Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
• Comprehensive Training & Development
• Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role operates 5 nights per week, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. Shift patterns vary based on the week and include:

• Day shifts: 7am – 11AM, 12pm – 10pm and 2pm – 10pm Wed, Thursday and Friday
• Sleep over: 10pm – 7am
• Waking Nights: 9:30pm – 7:30am

• During weekends and school holidays shift patterns include:
• Day shifts: 7am – 2.30pm, and 2pm – 10pm
• Sleep over: 10pm – 7am
• Waking Nights: 9:30pm – 7:30am