Flexible Bank Children's Residential Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Burtle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Blue Light Card eligibility

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Flexible bank shifts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust, seeks Bank Residential Support Worker to provide cover across our residential homes during annual leave, sickness, training and emergencies. You will help create safe, nurturing environments for young people in care and gain exposure to a range of services with varied shifts.

You will build positive relationships, support daily routines, education, independence and life skills, while maintaining records and contributing to care planning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals in a professional capacity.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people within our residential homes.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Assisting with daily routines, activities, appointments and education.
• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Providing emotional support and trauma-informed care.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning.
• Providing cover during staff absence, annual leave and emergencies.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust, seeks Bank Residential Support Worker to provide cover across our residential homes during annual leave, sickness, training and emergencies. You will help create safe, nurturing environments for young people in care and gain exposure to a range of services with varied shifts.

You will build positive relationships, support daily routines, education, independence and life skills, while maintaining records and contributing to care planning.