Children's Residential Support Worker

Holistic Support Services; Scarisbrick; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking resilient Support Workers for a new residential home in Scarisbrick. This role offers full-time hours and the chance to work alongside a dedicated management team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and be able to delegate effectively, ensuring that all staff are supported and trained. With competitive pay rates and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and access to health services, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults in care. If you are passionate about support work and eager to grow in a nurturing environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension scheme enrolment

Staff discount scheme

Free health and well-being services

Excellent training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in residential support work is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates must be aged 21+ and possess a driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and delegate duties among staff members.
• Ensure daily reports and care plans are completed.

Skills

Resilience

Leadership

Delegation

Communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Children's Residential

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential

Tools

Health and Safety Checks

Job description

Job Description Residential Support Worker

Overview:

• We require resilient Support workers for a new 3-bed home in Scarisbrick. Ideal candidates will work alongside our management team.
• Preferable but not essential that the successful candidate holds a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Children's Residential.
• We have full-time hours available; experience is desirable but not essential.
• We offer competitive rates of pay and pay for sleep-in duties at £60.00 per night, per shift.
• Due to the rural location, a driving license is desired.
• Applicants must be aged 21+.

Duties include:

• Taking point on shift and leading by example.
• Delegating duties fairly amongst staff.
• Training up new members of staff.
• Participating in on-call rota and taking out-of-hours calls when required.
• Ensuring daily reports, health and safety checks, and care plans are completed and up to date.
• Assisting with the support and ensuring the adult's needs are always met.
• Assisting with supervisions and appraisals.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Enrolment onto Pension scheme.
• Access to staff discount scheme.
• Access to free, impartial, staff health and well-being services.
• Excellent training provided.