Children's Residential Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in Sheffield seeks a Residential Children’s Support Worker to provide emotional and social support to children with behavioral challenges. The role includes assisting with daily needs and promoting independence while fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should have previous experience and an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care. Benefits include competitive pay, DBS cost coverage, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate ×1.5

Ongoing support from senior staff

Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7

Blue Light Card for discounts after 6 months

Fantastic training program

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children/young people with emotional and behavioral disorders is required.
• Driving license is essential.
• The position involves a 24-hour shift pattern including sleep-in duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to children.
• Assist with daily living needs according to care plans.
• Involve children in household tasks.

Skills

Working with challenging behaviours

Building meaningful relationships

Promoting independence

Daily living support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker, working within our Warrington and St Helens Children’s Residential Homes. We have a fantastic opportunity available for Residential Children's Support Workers.

Excellent rates of pay with £36,500 per annum with weekly pay days + holidays + pension!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural disorders?

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence. We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North of the UK and with the expansion of our Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential homes this is an exciting time to be joining Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker.

Role

As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you will work with a dedicated team to provide care and support to the children and young people in our homes. Your role is crucial in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for their positive development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional and social support: building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community.
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities.
• Daily living support: assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans such as attending activities/appointments/education etc.
• Domestic duties: conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet.

What we need

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours is required.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work towards.
• Experience of working with children/young people – ideally those with EBD needs.
• Looking for day staff, working a 24 hour shift pattern inclusive of a sleep in.
• Driving licence is essential.
• The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

What you get

• DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care.
• Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate ×1.5.
• Ongoing support from senior staff.
• Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service.
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7.
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Residential Children’s Support Worker and take your first step with Alcedo Care.