Children's Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Leeds is seeking passionate support workers to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children. This role involves working with those with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Candidates should have relevant experience and a background in residential care, with a level 3 diploma being desirable. The position offers excellent benefits, including a salary of £28,598, public sector benefits, and job security.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Enhanced pension benefits

Job security

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in children's homes or care for young adults.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children and young adults.
• Provide care in residential settings.

Skills

Experience working with SEN children

Ability to work unsociable hours

Youth work experience

Education

Level 3 diploma in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Apply here!

My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities. They are the local council who have children's homes in and around Leeds, supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Benefits

• £28,598 per annum


• Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends


• OTE is £33,000 per annum


• Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit


• Job security in a local council employer


• Excellent progression opportunities within the council

About you

• A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children's homes/ care leavers


• A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.


• Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours

Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.

If this sounds like it could be the next move for you, apply here!

Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant

0118 948 5555