Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) required in Bedfordshire

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to provide essential care and support for young people. In this rewarding role, you will help children overcome challenges and achieve their goals, while creating a safe and nurturing environment. With flexible scheduling options and dedicated support from a 24-hour service team, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a team that values your skills and dedication to improving the lives of children in need.

Benefits

Weekly and daily pay options

Mobile app for managing shifts

Training opportunities

Guaranteed paid hours

Flexible scheduling

Referral scheme with rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of care experience with children and young people in the UK.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children and young people.
• Create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment.
• Support young people's educational and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Care Experience

Communication Skills

Emotional Support

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW)

Location(s): Various Locations

Salary: £11.00 – £16.00 per hour based on shift pattern

OneCall24 specializes in recruiting highly qualified, experienced medical professionals for permanent, contract, and temporary positions in the NHS and private healthcare organizations in the UK.

We work with a talented pool of healthcare professionals open to various employment types. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service 24/7, along with thorough compliance and governance to ensure the best candidates for our clients.

As an RSW, you will support young people in their daily lives, attending to their practical, physical, and emotional needs. Your role includes being a positive role model and helping them overcome difficulties to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support for children and young people.
• Work within guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters, and other relevant legislation.
• Create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Follow and keep care plans up to date.
• Handle practical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance.
• Act as a key worker to ensure plans are met.
• Offer emotional support during difficult times.
• Support young people's educational and extracurricular activities, including classroom support if needed.
• Represent the young person's interests in meetings.
• Manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Additional Benefits:

• Weekly and daily pay options.
• Mobile app for accepting assignments, updating availability, shift notifications, and timesheet management.
• Training opportunities to advance your skills.
• Fast, straightforward registration process.
• Guaranteed paid hours per week.
• Advance bookings for flexible scheduling.
• Choose full-time or part-time hours.
• Dedicated support from a 24-hour service team.
• Referral scheme with monetary rewards.

Skills and Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of care experience working with children and young people in the UK within the last 2 years.