Residential Support Worker

Pertemps Lincoln; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Lincoln is recruiting Residential Support Workers for a children's home in Gainsborough. You will support young people with daily activities, provide a safe and positive environment, and help with activities, appointments, and outings. A driving licence is required to drive children in a company vehicle, and shifts include sleep-ins.

The role offers a minimum of 37.5 hours per week with overtime opportunities and sleep-in allowances.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working with children or young people in a residential or support setting.
• Caring, patient and supportive approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence is required, as you will be required to drive children in a company vehicle.
• Flexibility to work residential shift patterns, including sleep ins.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in day-to-day activities and routines.
• Providing a safe, caring and supportive environment.
• Supporting children with activities, appointments and outings.
• Driving children to various locations using a company vehicle.
• Helping maintain a positive and structured home environment.
• Working effectively as part of a residential care team.
• Following company policies, safeguarding requirements.
• Completing relevant records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring and patient

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Sleep-in flexibility

Job description

Pertemps Lincoln are recruiting for Residential Support Workers to work for our customer's residential children's home, supporting the young people in their care and helping provide a safe, supportive and positive environment.

The home is based in Gainsborough. This is a great opportunity for people looking for long-term employment within a residential childcare setting.

What duties will I have?

• Supporting young people in their day-to-day activities and routines
• Providing a safe, caring and supportive environment
• Supporting children with activities, appointments and outings
• Driving children to various locations using a company vehicle
• Helping maintain a positive and structured home environment
• Working effectively as part of a residential care team
• Following company policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Completing relevant records and documentation accurately

What skills and experience do I need?

• 6 months previous experience working with children or young people in a residential or support setting is essential
• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures
• Full UK driving licence is required, as you will be required to drive children in a company vehicle
• Flexibility to work residential shift patterns, including sleep ins

How much will I be paid?

£13.00-£14.00 per hour + £60 per sleep-in

What hours will I need to work?

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week, with plenty of overtime opportunities available.

The role operates on a residential shift pattern involving sleep ins. Shift pattern:

Hours Day 1 10:00am-11:00pm + sleep-in
Day 2 7:30am-11:00pm + sleep-in
Day 3 7:30am-10:00am, then finish