Children'S Residential Support Worker - Danetree House

Shaw Trust; England; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Résumé du poste

Shaw Trust is seeking a dedicated care worker to safeguard and support young people in our care. You will provide daily care, including cooking and budgeting, while encouraging independence and participation in community activities.

You will work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, while maintaining a safe environment in line with Ofsted regulations. A full UK driving license is essential and you will progress towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (funded).

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and genuine desire to help vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to progress to QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy and commitment to being a positive role model.

Responsabilités

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of young people in care.
• Provide daily care including cooking, cleaning, and promoting independence in budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain safe environment following procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting accidents or incidents.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model to help manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport youths to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with management, social workers and other professionals.
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins (1-2 per week).
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Connaissances

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Honesty

Empathy

Full UK driving license

Formation

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

The Role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
• Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1-2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK license are essential.

What You’ll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• £50.00 per sleep in
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• Drivers are essential
• Sleep-ins are required (average 1-2 per week).
• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.

Please Note:

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.