Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to support vulnerable children with learning disabilities and additional needs. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives while providing ongoing training and progression opportunities. With a starting salary of £29,620 and a fully funded training program, you will be equipped to excel in your career. Flexibility is key, as the role involves working weekends and evenings. Join a reputable care provider and help shape positive outcomes for children in need.

Benefits

Paid for DBS

Industry leading training program

Ongoing progression opportunities

Pension benefits

Maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN, Learning Disabilities, or in youth work is desirable.
• Ability to communicate positively and promote wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Act as a positive role model and encourage positive life experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Building rapport

Education

Degree in Psychology

Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Have you previously worked with SEN, Learning Disabilities or young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children?

Salary: £29,620
Location: Herne Bay

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. We work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specializes in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additional needs.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunity to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, mornings and evenings, so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Worker include:

• Starting salary of £29,620 (including sleep ins)
• Full-time contract
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Residential Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience.
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children.
• Strong experience building rapport.
• Strong experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others.

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