Childrens Residential Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to youth care is seeking enthusiastic residential care workers to support children and young people in Loughborough. The role involves providing emotional support, organizing activities, and empowering youth through guidance. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and a passion for making a difference. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Competitive pay and flexible shifts offered.

Benefits

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shift

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training provided

4 weeks rota in advance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts.
• Commitment and passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times.
• Helping young people achieve their goals.
• Maintaining accurate records for meetings.

Skills

Emotional support

Adaptability

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care.

No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.

For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary – if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you!

What We Offer

£12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependant on experience) PLUS an additional £30 per sleep in
A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
Overtime rate of x1.25

Our Shift Patterns

2 – 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis
Our shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off – sleep ins are mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times


• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential


• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals


• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.


• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future


• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion


• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks


• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old


• Full UK driving license preferable but not essential


• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people


• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits

• £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift


• Enhanced DBS covered


• Comprehensive induction and training provided


• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance


• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. While we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.