Childrens Residential Support Worker (LD)

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. This rewarding role involves providing care and support in a residential setting, ensuring the well-being and development of each child. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to create a nurturing environment that promotes independence and growth. With a focus on individual needs, you will help young people achieve their full potential while also enjoying generous benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Reward and discount platform

Comprehensive training opportunities

Promotion of wellbeing

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting is essential.
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and secure environment for young people.
• Support young people's educational opportunities and personal care needs.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with domestic duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to write reports

Flexibility

Experience in residential settings

Initiative

Education

Experience working with children

Relevant transferable skills

Job description

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Client:

Together Trust

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

fc6754622348

Job Views:

3

Posted:

28.03.2025

Expiry Date:

12.05.2025

Job Description:

Package Description: Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Romiley provides residential and respite Care for Children and Young People with Complex Care Needs, Learning Difficulties and Autism. The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support. Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change. Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities. You will be working in a caring home environment with the team and the Registered Manager which gives support to the children and young people allowing their parents and siblings a much-needed break. The hours are 37.5 per week worked over 5 shifts per week on a rota system which includes weekend working. The annual salary for this role is £24,700 per year plus biennial increments. Additional Enhancements - weekends paid at 25% premium on the hourly rate and Sleep in payments of £100.80 per sleep.

What can you bring to the service...?

• As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people.
• You will maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people by assisting in identifying, establishing and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.
• You will also undertake direct work that is designed to meet the young person’s needs as identified within the care plan, enabling them to reach their full potential. Supporting the young person’s significant relationships will be a part of this task.
• Under close supervision you will take responsibility for key working at least one young person.
• You will maintain accurate and up to date records of the work undertaken with the young people and complete written reports for planning meetings and statutory reviews as necessary.
• Support young people with their individual personal care needs. This can include full reliance upon you to change continence pads, assist with full body and hair wash, as well as dressing. Or, encouraging them to be as independent as possible and washing/dressing themselves to progress with their skills development.
• Undertake a range of domestic duties, including cooking and some cleaning, to a good standard, to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and the guidelines for young people and staff.

What can you bring to the team….?

• Experience of working in a residential setting, undertaking the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects & values the young people as individuals.
• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the unit and young people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• If you don’t have direct experience of working with children maybe you have transferrable skills to bring to the role.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit: up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay: and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform: offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme: be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities: including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards: including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing: across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleagues and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the people we support. To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description. If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please apply now. If you have any questions relating to the position please email [emailprotected]. We would love to hear from you!

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.