Residential Support Worker (Children)

This Support Worker opportunity is built around bank Holidays) increasing with length of service. It would suit someone who can bring supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service. 5.6 weeks annual leave (inc.

What you would be doing

Be fully supported to complete a funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, to build your professional development and meet Ofsted requirements (if not already completed).

The working style that fits

Supporting children or young people through routines, care, and shift-by-shift consistency in a residential setting. This is an exciting time to join an experienced and growing organisation and be part of our friendly, supportive team. Calm, dependable, and steady in a child-focused residential setting.

What you need

• Experience of supporting vulnerable children within a residential care environment would be advantageous, although not essential, as we will fully support you with relevant trainin.
• Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods.

Practical information

• 3 long days per week - .60 (Depending on experience, qualifications and contract type) plus approx. £2,000-£6,000 sleep-in allowance pa depending on number of sleep-ins required.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment to support, advise and guide our young people to develop social, emotional and physical well-being.
• Support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects in the home including cooking, cleaning and finances.
• Ability to engage with our children, helping to develop their interests and organising relevant activities to support this.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• Driving licence

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Training, Sick pay