Children's Residential Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Bedale; On-site; GBP 13,500 - 36,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Bank holiday pay x1.5

Ongoing support from senior staff

Blue Light Card discounts

Free mental wellbeing support

Fantastic training programme

Job summary

A leading children's support organization is seeking a Residential Children's Support Worker in Bedale. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £36,500 per annum, with excellent benefits including paid holidays and a supportive working environment. Candidates should have prior experience in a children's residential setting and possess NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or be willing to achieve it. Join our team and make a positive difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a children's residential Ofsted setting required.
• Experience working with children/young people, preferably those with learning difficulties.
• Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful relationships with children to encourage their interaction.
• Supporting children in making positive decisions for independence.
• Assisting with daily living needs per care plans.
• Conducting household tasks and meal planning.

Skills

Emotional support

Promoting independence

Daily living support

Domestic duties

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children's Support Worker working within our Warrington and St Helens Children’s Residential Homes. We have a fantastic opportunity available for Residential Children's Support Workers. Excellent rates of up to £36,500 per annum with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! £13.50 per hour, £102.96 per sleep. Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and desire to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural disorders? Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence. We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North of the UK and the expansion of our Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential homes, this is an exciting time to be joining Alcedo Care as a Residential Children's Support Worker.

Role

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community.
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities.
• Daily living support: Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans such as attending activities/appointments/education etc.
• Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet.

What We Need

• Previous experience of working within a children’s residential Ofsted setting required.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work toward it.
• Experience of working with children/young people – ideally those with learning difficulties and EBD needs.
• We are looking for day staff to work 24‑hour shifts inclusive of a sleep‑in.
• Driving licence is essential.
• The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

What You Get

• DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care.
• Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate x1.5.
• Ongoing support from senior staff.
• Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service.
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7.
• Fantastic training programme including online/practical training.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Residential Children's Support Worker and take your first step with Alcedo Care.