Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A renowned child care provider in Warrington seeks a Residential Children's Support Worker to provide essential care and support to children in residential homes. The role includes promoting emotional and social development, assisting with daily activities, and fostering independence. Candidates should have experience with challenging behaviours and hold or be pursuing an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care. Attractive salary of £36,500 per annum with supportive benefits offered.

Benefits

DBS cost covered by the employer

Bank holiday pay at x1.5 hourly rate

Ongoing support from senior staff

Discounts through Blue Light Card

24/7 mental wellbeing support

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children/young people, ideally with EBD needs.
• Willingness to work a 24-hour shift pattern including sleep-ins.
• Satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support by building relationships.
• Assist children with daily living needs according to care plans.
• Conduct domestic duties like planning and preparing meals.

Skills

Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours

Understanding of emotional and social support

Ability to promote positive life choices and independence

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or willingness to pursue

Job description

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

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.
• We are 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, Disability Confident.

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Join Alcedo Care

Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children's Support Worker working within our Warrington and St Helens Childrens Residential Homes. We have a fantastic opportunity available for Residential Children's Support Workers. Excellent rates of pay of £36.500 per annum, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! Are you passionate about making a positive 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.

Benefits

• DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care.
• Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate x1.5.
• 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.