Residential Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider specializing in support for children with learning disabilities and additional needs. This full-time role offers a competitive starting salary and an industry-accredited training program, leading to a Diploma in Residential Childcare. You'll work in a supportive environment, helping children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Flexibility is key, as the role involves various shifts, including weekends and evenings. If you're ready for a rewarding career with clear progression opportunities, this is the perfect chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Paid DBS check

Industry-leading training program

Pension benefits

Maternity benefits

Paternity benefits

Ongoing progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker in similar settings is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Help children with emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive life experiences for children.
• Build rapport and communicate positively.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Education

Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

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If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additional needs.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunity to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into managerial roles.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleepovers, mornings, and evenings, so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Worker include:

• Starting salary of £28,600 (including sleep-ins)
• Full-time contract
• Paid DBS check
• Industry-leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• Ongoing progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity, paternity benefits, and more!

Responsibilities of the Residential Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training is provided)
• Helping children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs
• Being an appropriate role model
• Demonstrating a positive attitude, empathy, and resilience
• Encouraging positive life experiences for children
• Building rapport effectively
• Working well in a team environment
• Communicating positively and openly
• Being committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura. I can answer any questions and fast-track your application to my client.