Residential Support Worker

ForeverCare; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a dedicated Residential Practitioner. The role focuses on providing person-centred care to children aged 5-17, requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work alongside management and external agencies. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, including a Level 3 Diploma in Social Care. This position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits including flexible work opportunities and holiday pay.

Benefits

5.5 weeks Holiday pay

Pension

Progression opportunities

Discount at over 100 shopping outlets

Same day GP appointments

Face to face professional independent counselling services

Casual dress

Birthday Bonus

Store discount

Qualifications

• 6 months+ UK experience of working within a similar setting.
• 5 years of professional references.
• Enhanced DBS, subscribed to the update service (or willing to get one).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, person-centred care to children aged 5 to 17.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Complete daily and specific recordings accurately.

Skills

Knowledge in safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Social Care (0-18 year olds)

Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care

Full level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare

Job description

About The Role

ForeverCare are looking for a full time dedicated Residential Practitioner to provide quality, person-centred care to Children aged 5 to 17, with a variety of different needs and requirements who require care and support in our ever-expanding service.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Residential Practitioner caring for and supporting our children to progress positively through receiving encouragement, understanding, care and patience. You will work with external agencies. All daily and specific recordings will need to be completed to a high standard and inputted on to a software system.

You will report directly to the Senior Practitioner Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.

We are keen to speak with candidates who can work days and/or nights.

In order to be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK
• 6 months+ UK experience of working within a similar setting
• 5 years of professional references
• Enhanced DBS, subscribed to the update service (or willing to get one)

Work towards achieving the best outcomes for children in line with Care Quality standards and Children\'s homes regulations 2015.

Most Desirable Qualifications

level 3 Diploma in Social Care (0-18 year olds) Will require no further NVQ .

Next Desirable Qualifications

level 3 Diploma in Adult social care (Will require doing 3 units of Residential Care level three NVQ)

No Qualifications requires full level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (17 Units)

• Knowledge in safeguarding

Benefits of working with Forevercare:

• Flexible working opportunities
• 5.5 weeks Holiday pay
• Permanent position
• £13.50 per hour
• Pension
• Progression opportunities
• Access to discount at over 100 shopping outlets
• Same day GP appointments
• Face to face professional independent counselling services

If you adhere to our requirements & would like to apply for this job where you can really make a difference and start an exciting new journey of your own - apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Birthday Bonus
• Store discount

About Us

In our Residential Children\'s homes we offer care for vulnerable young people aged 5 and above. We currently have 6 registered children\'s homes with Ofsted. These young people are vulnerable and some can be challenging. It is ForeverCare\'s aim to improve the lives of these young people and provide care for them to keep them safe and improve the quality of their lives. Experience working in care is very important for working in our residential children\'s homes and having an NVQ level 3 is beneficial.