Children's Residential Support Worker

Premier Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated residential care provider in Wigan seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to care for young people aged 7-18 with challenging behaviours, including ADHD and autism. Candidates must have at least 12 months of experience in an Ofsted registered residential home and preferably hold a Level 3 qualification. A full UK driving licence is essential. Competitive salary offered with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications

Mentoring programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' UK based experience in an Ofsted registered residential home.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to young people with challenging behaviours.
• Work shifts including early, late, and sleep overs.
• Ensure the well-being of young people navigated into adulthood.

Skills

Passion

Commitment

Resilience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Premier Care Recruitment Wigan, Greater Manchester £34-36,000 per annum Permanent Full time EASY APPLYNEW

As a small, independent provider of Residential care for young people aged 7 -18 across the North West, our aim is simple, to provide excellent care, support and guidance and provide our young people with a place they can call home and make lasting memories.

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Support Worker based in our established home in Greater Manchester for young people with challenging behaviours, ADHD and autism. The home is modern and welcoming and can accommodate up to 2 young people as they navigate into adulthood.

Passion, commitment and resilience are just some of the requirements we look for in our team, also the ability to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same this makes the role unique in the sense as you will deal with different challenges daily.

All applicants must have a minimum of 12 months' UK based experience working in an Ofsted registered residential home with young people and a Level 3 qualification would be preferred.

A full UK driving licence would be essential. Please note no sponsorship will be available for this position now or in the future.

Shifts will be a mix of early, late and sleeps as the home is operational 24 hours day you will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. Rota's will be available in advance to ensure you can achieve the perfect work/life balance. Rota pattern will be 2 on 4 off.

Starting salary for the role will be £34,320-£36,320, dependent on experience this is based on 169 hours per month and a sleep bonus of £75 for each completed sleep (up to 10 per month).

We can help take your career to the next level with our host of fully funded qualifications and mentoring programme. With over 20 years experience in a variety of roles, we would love to pass on our knowledge to the next generation and give you the skills to succeed. In turn you will have the opportunity to step up to a more senior role in the near future.

So if you feel you can make a positive difference in our young person's life and help them achieve, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to providing excellent care to each and every young person and if you share this vision we would love to have you on board.