Children’s Residential Support Worker: Growth & Benefits

Dev; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded qualifications

Annual Leave 5.6 weeks

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform Vista

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Colten Care is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help vulnerable children aged 7-18 with SEMH in homes across Bristol, Frome and Cornwall, within commuting distance from Illogan, Truro, Bath, Warminster and Frome.

The role offers a 4-day working week trial, a full-time permanent contract, and a salary up to £27,640 per year (including sleep-in allowance). A full driving licence and Right to Work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging.
• Be patient, resilient and calming.
• Become the “go to” person for help, support and guidance with everyday needs.
• Willingness to learn about Children’s Residential Care, working towards a Level 4 Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children aged 7-18 with SEMH to reach their potential.
• Provide empathetic daily support and guidance within residential care settings.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children Young People and Families Practitioner

Job description

Colten Care is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help vulnerable children aged 7-18 with SEMH in homes across Bristol, Frome and Cornwall, within commuting distance from Illogan, Truro, Bath, Warminster and Frome.

The role offers a 4-day working week trial, a full-time permanent contract, and a salary up to £27,640 per year (including sleep-in allowance). A full driving licence and Right to Work in the UK are required.