Residential Support Worker

Pebbles Care Limited; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking full-time Residential Support Workers to join their team in Lancashire. The role involves providing care and support to children in a residential setting, ensuring their well-being and development with a therapeutic approach. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

100% funding for Level 3 NVQ qualification

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Meals provided during shifts

Qualifications

• Strong desire to obtain qualifications.
• Valid, full UK manual driver's license.
• Experience working with children or young adults desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily life activities, including driving them to appointments.
• Provide tailored support, either one-to-one or two-to-one.
• Work collaboratively with team members on shift.

Skills

Dedication to safeguarding

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Ability to cultivate non-judgmental relationships

Education

Level 3 Diploma relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce

Job description

Nurture Child Care Services (part of the Pebbles Care Group) is delighted to share that we are currently recruiting full-time Residential Support Workers across our sites in Lancashire.

If you enjoy working with children and can offer support with a caring, therapeutic approach, we would love to hear from you!

Our two-bed services offer an incredible opportunity for you to work in partnership with our existing team and become an essential part of our children’s lives.

Your role as a Residential Support Worker

You will be employed full-time, averaging 40 hours per week, plus sleep hours. Working collaboratively with your team on shift, you will provide support tailored to the young person's needs, either one-to-one or two-to-one. This will include every aspect of home life, from driving our children to attend school, appointments or visits (a full manual driving licence is essential) to food preparation, chores and making lasting memories during outings and holidays.

During your induction, you will learn about our therapeutic care model in training with our Learning and Development team. Our Psychology, Education, and Senior Management Team will also help you with expert support and guidance.

You will be based within one home on a full-time basis. However, you may occasionally be required to support other homes within the same geographical area.

What we offer you

• Total target earnings of £34,650.00to £35688.00 per annum, pro rata.
• Full-time roles operate on a rota pattern of two days on (48 hours, including sleepover) and four days off.
• Your average weekly working hours are 40 per week plus sleepover shifts ( an average of 11 per month).
• You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro-rata for part-time contracts)
• Our Learning and Development team can support you to receive 100% funding for your Level 3 NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
• Upon completing your induction, training, and minimum qualifications, you will receive a career review.
• Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Blue Light Card – for store discounts
• Access to our Enjoy Benefits employee portal, where you can enjoy salary sacrifice purchases
• Meals are provided during the shift, depending on the home's daily menu choice.

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• We strive to be the best and lead the way in providing personalised therapeutic care and education.
• An opportunity to bond and build lasting relationships with our children and young people, with tour average placement lasting around two years.
• We provide a clearly defined developmental pathway and recently integrated a leadership development plan for those who wish to progress.
• Pebbles have fifty-six beautiful homes and three established schools for children and young people in North England and Scotland.
• We specialise in providing residential child care and education for young people between ages 8 and 18.
• Ambitious growth initiatives are planned for 2025, starting in January and continuing throughout the year.
• With nearly 22 years of experience, we have the skills and knowledge to guide young people toward brighter futures.

Essential qualities that we look for include:

• Dedication to safeguarding our children and young individuals.
• A strong desire to obtain qualifications and continue your personal development.
• Confident and resilient nature.
• A valid, full UK manual driver's license is required (all homes possess their own manual vehicles).
• A kind and supportive nature
• Patience and the ability to cultivate non-judgmental relationships.
• An engaged and attentive listener
• A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages.

Desirable Qualities include:

• Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults. (If you have more than 12 months experience, then our grade two and three level salaries may apply)
• Working towards, or a desire to obtain, a Level 3 Diploma relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce (funding may be available)
• Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies.
• An existing DBS certificate

Are you ready to join our family?

Please completeour online application form. If you would like to discuss the role further with our team, please email [e-mail] and ask a member of our team to contact you.

Please note that shortlisting will be ongoing due to the fast-paced nature of our recruitment process, and we may choose to end the recruitment campaign if a suitable candidate is identified before the end date.