Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Support Workers to join their team in Doncaster. This role involves working with children and young adults facing challenges such as learning disabilities and mental health issues. You'll be part of a supportive environment, providing care and assistance to those in need. The position offers job security within a local council, excellent progression opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you have experience in SEN education, youth work, or fostering, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding career.

Benefits

£28,560 salary

£41 per sleep in

Public Sector benefits

Annual pay reviews

Enhanced pension benefit

Job security

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults with behavioural difficulties.
• Provide care in children's homes and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with young adults

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Understanding of mental health issues

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!

I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.

My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.

If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.

Benefits include:

• £28,560 plus £41 per sleep in (approx. £31,000 per annum OTE)
• Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
• Job security in a local council employer
• Excellent progression opportunities within the council

Do you have:

• Experience of working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
• Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.

For more information apply now.

Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.