Children's Residential Support Worker

Premier Care; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Children's Residential Support Worker to support young people in gaining life skills and ensuring they thrive in a loving home environment. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in children's residential care, ideally with knowledge of autism and complex needs. A full UK driving licence is required. The role includes shifts with overtime available, and the salary ranges from £32,000 to £34,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of UK based children's residential care experience.
• Must have experience with challenging behaviours and autism.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to expand their life skills.
• Encourage positive behaviours and ensure a loving home environment.
• Help young people live independently as they progress into adulthood.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Knowledge of autism

Experience with complex needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential care

Job description

Please note due to a recent change in government guidelines, we cannot offer any form of sponsorship now or in the future. The role includes supporting young people daily to expand their life skills, encouraging positive behaviours and ensuring they have a loving home environment as they progress into adulthood, ensuring they have the skills to live independently when the time comes.

We have a wonderful opening for an experienced, passionate and caring Children's Residential Support Worker to join our friendly and welcoming group of likeminded individuals., At least 1 year of UK based children's residential care would be essential to be considered forn this position and ideally you have completed the Level 3 qualification in residential care (or currently completing). Must have experience with challenging behaviours, autism and ideally complex needs. A full UK driving licence would also be essential.

As a leading, respected and established provider of children's residential care across Staffordshire for many years, we have provided many children with a safe and stable home which enables them to grow and gain confidence as they transition into adulthood. We are passionate about supporting young people to achieve and grow and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and drive.

Shifts will be a long day/sleep and we ask for up to 10 full shifts per month, there will also be overtime available, salary will start at £32,000- £34,000 dependant on experience. The home typically follows a 2 on 4 off pattern and there will be overtime available.