Children's Residential Support Worker

Premier Care Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent care provider in Bolton is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a new 2-bedded home catering to young people with challenging behaviors. The role involves a mix of early, late, and sleep shifts, requiring UK residential care experience and a Level 3 qualification. The starting salary ranges from £34,350 to £36,378, plus sleep bonuses. The company promotes career development with fully funded qualifications. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications

Mentoring programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting with young people is essential.
• Level 3 qualification in health and social care preferred.
• Must possess a valid UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work a mix of early, late, and sleep shifts in a 24-hour operational home.
• Follow a 2 on 4 off work pattern to maintain work/life balance.

Skills

UK based experience working in a residential home with young people

Passion, commitment and resilience

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Education

Level 3 qualification preferred

Tools

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

We are a small, independent provider of Residential care for young people aged 7 -18 across the North West, our aim is simple, to provide excellent care support and guidance and provide our young people with a place they can call home and make memories that will last a lifetime.

We currently have an exciting opening for a Residential Support Worker based in our new 2 bedded home in Westhoughton, Greater Manchester for young people with challenging behaviours, ADHD and autism, our home is modern and welcoming and can accommodate up to 2 young people.

Qualifications

• UK based experience working in a residential home with young people
• Level 3 qualification preferred
• Full UK manual driving licence essential

Key Attributes

• Passion, commitment and resilience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same

Employment Policy

Please note we do not offer any form of sponsorship for this position now or in the future, so please do not apply if this is required.

Job Duties

• Shifts will be a mix of early, late and sleeps as the home is operational 24 hours day; you will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays.
• The home will follow a 2 on 4 off pattern which ensures you can achieve the perfect work/life balance.

Salary & Incentives

Starting salary for the role will be £34,350-£36,378 dependent on experience this is based on 169 hours per month and a sleep bonus of £75 for each completed sleep (up to 10 per month).

Career Development

We can help take your career to the next level with our host of fully funded qualifications and mentoring programme. With over 20 years experience in a variety of roles, we would love to pass on our knowledge to the next generation and give you the skills to succeed. In turn you will have the opportunity to step up to a more senior role in the near future.

Call to Action

So if you feel you can make a positive difference in our young person's life and help them achieve, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to providing excellent care to each and every young person and if you share this vision we would love to have you on board.