Residential Children Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Residential Children Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Wirral. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to children and young people facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Your empathy and ability to build trusting relationships will be crucial in helping them thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. With opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career progression, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about supporting youth and embody the values of compassion and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual leave increase with service

Enhanced rate for Bank Holidays

Ongoing therapeutic coaching

Learning and development opportunities

Workplace pension

Sick pay cover

Promotions within the company

Support for working qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar setting required.
• Understanding of mental health and emotional support needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for children and young people.
• Organize and participate in activities to nurture well-being.
• Ensure health and safety of children and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Brook Street Social Care are proud to be working with a children's residential service provider within the area of Wirral, Merseyside. A service provider who creates homes where young people feel safe, loved and supported in all aspects of their emotional, physical, and educational development - homes, where young people thrive.

We are seeking to recruit Residential Children Support Workers to be a crucial part of the team within the home, supporting children and young people dealing with emotional behavioural difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

What are we looking for?

• To be successful in this role, you will be required to have a minimum of 6 months or more experience within a similar setting and have a full understanding and knowledge around mental health.
• We are most interested in who you are as a person. We are looking for people who personify our values - loving, compassionate, clever and creative individuals.
• We need individuals who can build supportive relationships with teenagers and will be good advocates and role models for them.
• You will have experience working with children and young people in residential care.
• Ideally, you will hold a full UK driving license.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent/working towards).

The role…

• You will provide day-to-day care for children and young people living within the home, quickly establishing trusting relationships and supporting them with their education, shared activities, and overall well-being.
• Organising, participating in, and planning shared activities and interests with children to nurture their well-being, learning, and growth.
• Working flexibly to meet changing demands and being willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities to ensure the safe day-to-day running of the home.
• Taking responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of children, the workforce, and visitors to the home by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Benefits on offer for you…

• Annual leave which will increase with length of service.
• If you work on a Bank Holiday, you will receive an enhanced rate.
• Ongoing therapeutic coaching and mental health support.
• Ongoing learning and development and progression.
• Workplace pension, sick pay cover.
• Promotions within the company.
• Support towards working qualifications of Levels 3, 4, and 5.

If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply today and our team will be in touch with you.

Otherwise, please contact Cat Rainford on 07484 057959 or email.

Good luck with your application!