Residential Support Worker

TipTopJob; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay: GBP 60

Overtime pay time and a half

Company pension

Free/discounted meals on shift

DBS & Update Service funding

On-site parking

Flexible working incl. part-time

Professional development opportunities

Additional leave opportunities

Birthday rewards with extra time off

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a full-time permanent role providing day-to-day care in a residential setting for children and young people with complex needs. The salary is GBP 26,000 plus GBP 60 per sleep-in, with benefits and progression opportunities.

You will support care plans, promote independence, and help with education, health needs, and daily living tasks while ensuring safety and wellbeing. Driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People qualification.
• Genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care while maintaining children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Supporting personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding where required.
• Helping children take part in activities, play, cooking and community-based experiences.
• Supporting educational, health and developmental needs.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviours.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting behaviour management and maintaining appropriate records.
• Completing health and safety checks and general household duties.
• Assisting with budgeting and other practical aspects of daily living.
• Working in accordance with relevant children's home regulations, care standards and inspection requirements.

Skills

Experience with children with learning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well:established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day:to:day care and support while helping children develop independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

This full:time permanent role offers a salary of A GBP 26,000 plus A GBP 60 per sleep:in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing person:centred care while maintaining childrens safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Supporting personal care, including hygiene, dressing and feeding where required.
• Helping children take part in activities, play, cooking and community:based experiences.
• Supporting educational, health and developmental needs.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviours.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting behaviour management and maintaining appropriate records.
• Completing health and safety checks and general household duties.
• Assisting with budgeting and other practical aspects of daily living.
• Working in accordance with relevant childrens home regulations, care standards and inspection requirements.

The Candidates From The Following Background Will Be Considered

• Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Residential Care Practitioner, Residential Childcare Worker, Childrens Support Worker, Care worker, Keyworker, Care Assistant or in a similar role.

What we are looking for

• Prior experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People qualification
• A genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people
• A full UK manual driving licence

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• A GBP 60 payment for each sleep:in
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Additional leave opportunities
• Birthday rewards, including additional time off
• Employee recognition and referral schemes
• Company pension
• Free or discounted food while on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service
• On:site parking
• Flexible working opportunities, including part:time options
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to further their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities.