Childrens Residential Support Worker - Driving Lic

Nightingale Hammerson; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Bedford is looking for dedicated Residential Support Workers to support children and young adults. This role involves providing emotional support, building trust, and assisting with educational goals. No prior experience is necessary, but passion for making a difference is key. A full UK driving license is advantageous. Competitive salary and benefits including training and NVQ Level 3 enrollment are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training

Flexible shifts for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Full UK driving license preferable.
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment to work with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times.
• Build strong relationships with children and young people.
• Organise activities and off-site trips.

Skills

Emotional support

Building relationships

Adaptability

Community engagement

Job description

NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILIBLE

Must hold full UK driving license

• Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,895 - £27,684.80 per annum)
• £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)
• Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.
• Hours: 20 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
• Shift Patterns: 1 shift per week with 1 sleep in

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

This is a permanent role and will be supporting both children and young adults within a CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) residential setting for girls aged from 11-17.

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Building strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.
• Working as a key worker to one of the young people
• Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
• Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
• 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
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• 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
• Automatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary period
• 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!

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.69 To: £13.31 per hour