Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support children in residential homes across the UK. The role emphasizes a therapeutic approach and requires experience in working with young people facing challenges. Flexibility in shifts is crucial. Competitive pay rates and a dedicated support team are offered.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children diagnosed with EBD or SEMH.
• Ability to contribute to a safe, consistent environment.
• Willingness to ensure children's wishes are respected.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in residential homes.
• Maintain a safe and consistent environment.
• Ensure children's wishes are heard.

Skills

Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E

Supporting young people with challenging behaviours

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce or willingness to work towards this

Job description

Overview

West Midlands / temporary / £11.50 - £14.00 per hour

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of children’s residential providers across Staffordshire to recruit Residential Support Workers (RSW). These therapeutic provisions house small numbers of children and young people aged 7–16 who have been diagnosed with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health), or complex trauma needs.

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker / RSW to work with our residential providers in supporting these children’s residential homes. The ethos is child-focused, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity, ensuring children’s wishes are heard and respected.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in residential homes in line with therapeutic approaches.
• Contribute to a safe, consistent environment where children feel secure.
• Ensure children’s wishes are heard and respected at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E
• Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce or willingness to work towards this
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma
• Flexibility with shifts

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with onboarding
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there are no admin charges deducted from your pay.

If you are interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we will be in touch regarding this opportunity.

CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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