Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; New Milton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Residential Support Worker in New Milton to assist vulnerable children with learning disabilities and additional needs. The role involves emotional support, flexibility with shifts, and an opportunity for ongoing training and progression within the organization. Applicants with experience in social care or youth work are ideal, and a full-time contract is offered with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Fully funded accredited training programme

Progression opportunities

Paid for DBS

Pension benefits

Maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker in similar settings.
• Strong experience building rapport.
• Committed to safeguarding wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure emotional, physical and developmental needs of children are met.
• Act as an appropriate role model.
• Encourage positive life experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology, Young People, or Mental Health

Job description

Do you have experience working 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: £25,000 - £31,000 Location: New Milton

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. I work within in the South of England and 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 specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunities 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, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:

• Starting salary: £25,000 - £31,000
• Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
• 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 Support 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 report
• 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

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.

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