Children's Residential Support Worker

PSR Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins payments

Induction training

7 weeks holiday

Meals provided

Job summary

PSR Solutions is recruiting a Residential Support Worker for Burford, Oxfordshire. The role involves caring for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, with a base salary of £29,992–£36,568 and 7 weeks’ holiday.

A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is required; there are up to 4 sleep-ins per month (£80 per sleep) and additional attendance and regional allowances.

Qualifications

• Able to work with children and young people
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Care for young people day to day to ensure routines run smoothly
• Help with school readiness, homework and daily activities
• Complete paperwork accurately and plan engaging activities
• Evenings and weekends include engaging activities and trips
• Support young people toward positive outcomes and future goals

Skills

Can-do attitude

Empathy

Resilience

Driving licence

Residential care experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

Burford

£35,232 - £41,808

40 hours a week

2 x 15 hour shifts and 1 x 10 hour shift plus one sleep in a week

Applications MUST hold a driving license.

Applications MUST have previous experience of working in a children's residential home.

Our client, a leading provider of Residential Care and Education, is looking to appoint a team of superstars to their beautiful homes in Burford.

Their homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. Their support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in their young people, so we celebrate the little things.

What your day will look like:

You’ll take care of their young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working there is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we’re looking for

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• They genuinely care about their young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

What our client offers

• Base salary of £29,992 - £36,568
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You’ll work hard, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their team leaders and managers have been promoted from within their group - plus you could join their 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time