Blossom Care Group
Blossom Care Group provides support and care services for children, young people and their families across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. We operate several residential homes and focus on giving young people the best start in life.
Company Culture
We are committed to the highest level of care. Regular training, appraisals and supervision are provided. We promote internal progression and reward staff through recognition programmes and training.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the manager of the residential home to deliver high‑standard support and care for service users.
- Show empathy for young people, supporting them to achieve goals and ambitions.
- Build and develop relationships with young people, encouraging full participation in home activities.
- Plan and participate in the working rota, covering evenings, sleep‑ins and weekends.
- Develop relationships with external agencies such as local authorities and health/social care professionals.
- Conduct formal key work sessions and produce reports for each session.
- Safeguard young people, raising concerns as required.
- Support everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments and meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in a residential environment for children or young adults (1 year preferred).
- Understanding of relevant legislation protecting young people.
- Experience working with young people with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
- Full driving licence and own transport are desirable.
- DBS Certificate and DBS Update Service preferred.
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ or equivalent Residential Childcare Qualification (prior to 2014) – OR Level 4 Diploma/NVQ – OR Level 5 Diploma/NVQ (leader‑level).
- Age 3 shifts per week and ability to cover sleep‑ins.
- Enhanced DBS not on update service requires application for new enhanced DBS (funded by Blossom Care Group).
Pay & Shift Patterns
Shift patterns: Typically 1 day on, 2 days off, approximately 10 shifts per month (occasionally 11). 155 working hours per month, 6 sleep‑ins and 2 cover shifts per month. Sleep‑ins pay £65 per night; on‑call cover £35 per night.
Benefits
- Casual dress.
- Discounted or free food.
- Free parking.
- Company events, cycle‑to‑work scheme, referral programme.
- Health & wellbeing programme, on‑site parking.
- Employee mentorship programme, flexitime.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid training and progression opportunities.
Employment Type
Full‑time, permanent.
Application Policy
We are not able to support sponsorship arrangements.
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