Children’s Residential Support Worker

DegreeSix Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency seeks Residential Support Workers in Dudley. The role involves supporting young individuals with disabilities, including autism and mental health issues. Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities for transition into permanent positions are offered.

Benefits

Variety of shift patterns

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training with work-based diploma opportunity

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years when working with children.
• 3+ months experience supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people with disabilities based on the service.
• Manage challenging behaviours empathetically.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding of trauma

Patience

Job description

DegreeSix is a Social Care recruitment agency looking for Residential Support Workers who want to make a difference in the lives of young people with disabilities such as autism, mental health problems, and challenging behaviours.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be providing support depending on the service you work for. You need to be empathetic and understanding of the trauma those in your care have suffered, which can manifest into challenging behaviours.

Requirements of the role:

• You must be at least 18 years of age when working with children.
• A full UK driving license is not essential but advantageous.
• 3+ months of UK experience supporting people with disabilities.

If you meet the above criteria, we can offer you:

• A variety of shift patterns including long days, early/late shifts, and waking nights.
• Flexible working hours to fit around your availability.
• Ongoing training including the opportunity to complete a work-based diploma.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay (double time in most cases).
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time, permanent position.