Residential Support Worker

Additional Resources Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance: £60 per sleep-in

Company pension

On-site parking

Flexible working options

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd. is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide day-to-day care for children and young people with complex needs. The role focuses on developing independence, confidence and positive outcomes in a supportive residential setting.

The position is full-time with a salary of £26,000 plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits. A full UK driving licence is required, and the role emphasizes safeguarding and adherence to care standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People qualification.
• A genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care while maintaining children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Supporting personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding where required.
• Helping children take part in activities, play, cooking and community-based experiences.
• Supporting educational, health and developmental needs.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviours.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting behaviour management and maintaining appropriate records.
• Completing health and safety checks and general household duties.
• Assisting with budgeting and other practical aspects of daily living.
• Working in accordance with relevant childrens home regulations, care standards and inspection requirements.

Skills

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well-established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support while helping children develop independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £26,000 plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits.

No sponsorship provided.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing person-centred care while maintaining children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Supporting personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding where required.
• Helping children take part in activities, play, cooking and community-based experiences.
• Supporting educational, health and developmental needs.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviours.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting behaviour management and maintaining appropriate records.
• Completing health and safety checks and general household duties.
• Assisting with budgeting and other practical aspects of daily living.
• Working in accordance with relevant childrens home regulations, care standards and inspection requirements.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Residential Care Practitioner, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Care worker, Keyworker, Care Assistant or in a similar role.

What we are looking for

• Prior experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People qualification
• A genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people
• A full UK manual driving licence

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• £60 payment for each sleep-in
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Additional leave opportunities
• Birthday rewards, including additional time off
• Employee recognition and referral schemes
• Company pension
• Free or discounted food while on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service
• On-site parking
• Flexible working opportunities, including part-time options
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to further their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities.