Children's Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Residential Support Workers to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential care and support to children and young people in a nurturing environment, promoting their emotional and social development. Your efforts will help create a safe and positive home-like atmosphere, ensuring that each child's needs are met through personalized care plans. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children, while enjoying benefits such as fully funded training and enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Benefits program

Life assurance

28 days annual leave including Bank Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care is essential.
• Must have a warm, caring nature with a genuine interest in children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children in a residential setting.
• Encourage positive behaviour and development through personalised care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Job Title: Residential Support Worker for Children's Home

Salary: £27,500 per year PLUS additional £3,000-£6,000 per year for sleep-ins

About our Client:

Leader Recruitment Group are working with a dedicated and compassionate organisation committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people who cannot live with their families. Their residential home focuses on promoting the physical, emotional, and social development of each child in our care.

Job Description:

They are seeking empathetic and committed Residential Care Workers to join their team. You will play a crucial role in:

• Providing day-to-day care and support to children and young people in our residential setting.
• Helping to create a safe, positive, and home-like environment.
• Assisting with personal care, education support, and recreational activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and development through personalised care plans.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals like social workers, therapists, and educators to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
• Managing daily household tasks and ensuring the home is maintained to high standards.
• Documenting and reporting on the progress and wellbeing of the children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with children in activities that promote their growth and wellbeing.
• Monitor and record behaviour patterns and progress.
• Handle emergency situations calmly and appropriately.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions aimed at improving care practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safeguarding and child protection policies.

Requirements:

• Experience in children's residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent, is desirable.
• Must have a warm, caring nature with a genuine interest in the welfare of children.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A clean enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is mandatory.
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Full induction and introductory program
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Benefits program
• Life assurance
• EnhancedDBS(Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us.
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holiday entitlement.