Residential Support Worker

SGS Care Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team in a children's home. This rewarding role involves creating a nurturing environment for young people aged 6 to 17 who have experienced trauma. The position offers a competitive salary, generous sleep-in allowances, and continuous training opportunities. If you are committed to improving the lives of young people and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values resilience, understanding, and a positive parenting model.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee well-being program

28 days annual leave

Continuous training and professional development

Career development opportunities

Generous sleep-in rate

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and guidance to young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with various activities and care.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Act as an advocate for the young person.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Ability to create a family environment

Resilience and understanding

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Role: Residential Support Worker, Children's Home

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Salary: Up to £34K with enhancements

Sleeps ins: 10 to 11 per month

Shifts: 2 on 4 off

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

Service Users: Young People age 6 to 17, Emotional Behaviour Disorder

Job Opportunity: Residential Support Worker

Who we are looking for...

• Passion for working with young people and providing a positive parenting model.
• Ability to create a real family environment for young people.
• Desire to improve the lives of young people and contribute to a better future for them.
• Resilience and understanding.
• Computer literacy with the ability to work in a paperless environment.

Seeking enthusiastic candidates to join the team in one of their children's residential homes. This role offers a competitive salary, including benefits such as a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. They specialise in providing support to Children and Young People who have experienced early life trauma, neglect, or abuse, and may exhibit challenging behaviours.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to the employee well-being program
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service.
• Continuous training and professional development
• Career development opportunities
• Generous sleep-in rate of £70.47 per night (average 11 per month)

Main Duties:

• Work collaboratively as a team member to provide young people with various activities, support, care, and guidance using a positive parenting model.
• Follow guidance from the Team Leader and senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home, providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people in their care.
• Maintain a flexible approach to shift patterns, accommodating changes to the rota at short notice.
• Ensure that all risks are safely managed following company policies and procedures.
• Undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package.
• Act as an advocate for the young person using a positive parenting model.
• Attend staff meetings and actively contribute to the development and improvement of the service model.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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