Childrens Residential Support Worker - Loughborough

Blue Mountain Homes Ltd; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Burton on the Wolds seeks dynamic youth mentors to foster a positive environment for young people. Applicants should possess a desire to engage and guide youth, with training and qualifications provided. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £34,048 per year, comprehensive benefits including holiday pay, and opportunities for career progression. A valid UK/EU driving licence is essential, along with a commitment to the well-being and education of young people.

Benefits

Company pension 3% employer contribution

224 hours annual leave

Bank holiday at double pay

Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship

Incentivised overtime at £3.50 p/hour

Free DBS Check

Referral programme up to £500

Store discount

Employee Wellbeing service

Career Progression for all roles

Therapeutic training for all staff

Monthly Recognition Awards

Food available on shift

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in residential childcare is preferred.
• Commitment to positive change in young people's lives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment emphasizing safety, health, and education.
• Maintain professional practices per Ofsted Regulations.
• Deliver residential childcare in line with company policies.

Skills

Engagement and guidance

Positive influence

Commitment to change

Residential childcare experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Helping to create a positive environment for each young person with particular reference to their safety, health and education.
• Helping to carry the Home’s ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes as a professional.
• Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes.
• Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.

Shift patterns

Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling rota basis. Shift working hours are: 08:00–23:00 per shift, which means the days of working can vary from week to week. Sleep in shifts are required. All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving Licence.

Candidate profile

We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care. Training and qualifications will be provided but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Since 2002, we have been “reaching out and changing lives”. Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.
• A company application form will be required to be fully completed and returned prior to interview. This will be part of the offer process.

Benefits

• Full‑time, Permanent – salary up to £34,048 per year (or £12.70–£13.60 per hour, £60 per sleep). Salary dependent on qualifications and 8 sleep’s per month. Company pension 3% employer pension contribution.
• 224 hours annual leave.
• Bank holiday at double pay.
• Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship.
• Competitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 p/hour.
• Free DBS Check.
• Referral programme up to £500.
• Store discount.
• Employee Wellbeing service.
• Career Progression for all roles.
• Therapeutic training for all staff.
• Monthly Recognition Awards.
• Food available on shift.

Recruitment process

We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary checks and enhanced DBS.