Children's Residential Support Worker

Confidential; Worksop; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50-£15/hr DOE

£70 sleep in payment

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Worksop is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home focused on stability, safety and positive outcomes. The role is full time and permanent, paying £13.50–£15.00 per hour with a £70 sleep-in payment.

You will support children with daily routines, build trusting relationships, promote wellbeing, safeguard young people, complete records, and lead shifts when required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a children's residential setting preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation expected.
• Positive, resilient and child-centered approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines, education and independence.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Safeguard and advocate for young people.
• Complete daily records and care documentation.
• Work with families and professionals.
• Lead shifts and supervise colleagues (Senior Support Worker).

Skills

Childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Qualified Residential Support Worker Senior Residential Support Worker
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour £70 Sleep In Full Time Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting for a Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home focused on providing stability, safety and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines, education and independence


• Build positive and trusting relationships


• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour


• Safeguard and advocate for young people


• Complete daily records and care documentation


• Work alongside families and professionals


• Lead shifts and support colleagues (Senior Support Worker)

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent


• Previous experience within a children's residential setting


• Understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation


• Positive, resilient and child focused approach


• Full UK driving licence desirable

Benefits

• £13.50 - £15.00 per hour DOE


• £70 sleep in payment


• Ongoing training and development


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Career progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS required. Applicants must be on the DBS Update Service or willing to obtain a new DBS.