Children's Residential Support Worker - Harris House

Shaw Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of children's homes in the UK is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker who will empower vulnerable young people to overcome challenges in a nurturing environment. The role involves ensuring safety, supporting daily activities, and being a positive role model. Flexibility is required to work various hours including sleep-ins. Competitive salary and numerous benefits available.

Benefits

Attendance bonuses

Comprehensive training

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Career advancement opportunities

Medicash healthcare claims

Refer a Friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Meals included during shifts

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to cover sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the protection of young people in care.
• Support with day-to-day tasks within the home.
• Take young people to school or medical appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle challenging situations

Patience

Empathy

Education

QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of a team that provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children who have experienced trauma? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Homes2Inspire, we are dedicated to creating a brighter future for the young people in our care. As a Residential Youth Support Worker in our children's homes, you will be a key part of a close-knit team committed to providing stability, guidance, and support for vulnerable young people. Your role will be to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential in a trauma-informed setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of the young people in our care.
• Support with day to day tasks within the home, such as meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, daily routines.
• Support and encourage involvement with activities both within the home as well as out in the community.
• Take our young people to school or to medical appointments, activities etc.
• Demonstrate the value of education, care and development to achieve better outcomes.
• Build and create mutual trust and respect with our young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and advice.
• Define structures and boundaries of behaviour to young people, acting as a positive role model, so they understand daily routines expected.
• Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available.
• Support and analyse the young people's behaviour to encourage them to participate in a positive structured routine.
• Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people in order that they gain life skills and education on an informed basis.
• Maintain knowledge of and apply the relevant legislative, regulative and standards against inspection framework requirements.
• Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills.
• Updating records on a daily basis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.
• A willingness to work towards QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare, which is fully funded by us.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays to meet operational needs of the home.
• Be able to cover sleep ins – on average one a week.
• Positive role model – honesty and empathy are a must.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.

Compensation & Benefits

• £27,619 - £28,650 per annum (£13.28 - £13.77 per hour).
• 40 hour a week, permanent contract.
• Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.
• Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £46.01 per sleep.
• Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an internal wellbeing team available to provide professional and practical help and support.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase extra 5 days annual leave per year.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
• Medicash – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
• Refer a Friend scheme – Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
• Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.
• Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
• Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!
• Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards.
• Meals included during shifts.

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK's top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. We are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.