Children's Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charity in Worksop seeks a passionate Residential Support Worker to support children in residential care. The role involves promoting life skills and social development, ideally suited for candidates with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Experience with challenging behaviours is essential, along with a valid driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Career progression

Sickness pay

£500 bonus after probation

Qualifications

• Level 3 diploma in residential care preferred.
• Experience in residential homes with children required.
• Valid UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a residential home.
• Encourage learning of life and social skills.
• Work as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Experience in supported accommodation

Youth work experience

Ability to drive

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the team

Are you a passionate support worker looking to work for a company that provides education, homes and therapeutic services to young people? To work with a dedicated team that ensures the children and young people are supported, encouraging them to learn life skills and help them develop social skills?

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join my clients' children's residential home in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

My client is a reputable charity with over 100 years' experience of offering care to children and young people with traumatic backgrounds and those who display challenging behaviours.

What's on offer:

• £30,221.88 - £34,405.80 salary
• 28 days annual leave
• Sickness pay
• Career progression
• If you already hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification then you will be offered a guaranteed interview and, subject to the satisfactory completion of your probation, a £500 bonus

Do you have:

• A level 3 diploma in residential care is preferred but essential in order to be considered for this role.
• Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours are experiences that lend themselves well to the role.
• If you do not have experience in residential, we can consider those with experience in supported accommodation, childhood trauma, youth work or working with vulnerable young people.
• A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to drive company cars to activities.

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant
07436 412 945