Residential Support Worker

North East Ambition; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, where your role will be pivotal in transforming the lives of children who have faced significant challenges. This rewarding position involves mentoring and supporting children to help them build healthy relationships and engage with education. You will creatively contribute to care planning and provide therapeutic relationships, ensuring the well-being of each child in your care. If you are resilient, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to help children realize their potential and shape their futures.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards NVQ 4 or equivalent in children's residential care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and think critically.

Responsibilities

• Support children who have experienced trauma and help them build healthy relationships.
• Plan and provide child-centred activities and monitor care.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

NVQ 4 in Working with Children

HSC 375 Medication Training

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

£25,119 - £27,803 (Plus enhancements for waking nights, Bank Holidays, and Sunday working and sleep in rate £87.54)

Full Time

Job Category:

Vacancy ID: 270083

Employment Location: Middlesbrough

Number of posts: 1

Further Information

We are looking for Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our ever-growing team. You'll be a role model and mentor and play a key part in the support system for children who have experienced significant trauma. You'll play a vital role in helping them build healthy relationships and discover the benefits of education. It's tough, it's challenging but it's incredibly rewarding. We'll look to you to plan and provide child-centred cultural, physical, play and recreational activities.

You will think creatively about and contribute effective care planning and provide appropriate therapeutic relationships with the children. Develop your understanding of therapeutic childcare practice. Monitor the care and treatment of your assigned children within the household.

We work to a flexible working rota 365 days of the year including long days, sleep shifts, waking nights.

We're looking for someone who embodies resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Someone who can believe in the untapped potential of these children when others have given up. Drawing on your life experiences, you can provide valuable guidance and support to help them thrive.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following:

1. A willingness to work towards or hold the recognised NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children and young people in residential care, or equivalent relevant Children’s Residential work.
2. A willingness to complete or to hold the recognised HSC 375 medication or equivalent. Desire to undertake further education/training.
3. Training or qualifications that demonstrate a clear ability to communicate effectively and think critically.
4. A valid and full UK driving licence.
5. The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Middlesbrough Council, Children’s residential services are passionate about the children of Middlesbrough. We believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams, and untapped potential – and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny.

If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role, then we want to hear from you!

All applicants shortlisted for interview must be willing to attend a visit day and complete an application form (for regulatory purposes).

If you have any questions about the role or the work we do, please email [e-mail]. Middlesbrough Council is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.