Residential Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in making a positive impact on the lives of young people. In this full-time role, you will provide individualized care, serve as a role model, and work collaboratively within a professional care team. With a focus on empathy and strong communication skills, you'll help foster positive relationships and support the development needs of young residents. This position offers not only a competitive salary but also a yearly retention payment, comprehensive training, and generous annual leave. If you are dynamic and self-motivated, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Yearly Retention Payment

Comprehensive Induction Program

Continuous Learning and Development

Sleep-in Allowance

Meals Provided on Shift

Free Onsite Parking

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Empathy and passion for helping young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and support to young residents.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for the young people.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker - Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Full time (37 hours per week)

Salary

£26,210.72 to £29,801.64 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Job Summary

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our team, complete with a yearly retention payment of £2000. If you are empathetic and passionate about helping young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and support to young residents.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for the young people.
• Work proactively within a professional care team.
  
  

Requirements

• Empathy and a passion for helping young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to participate in physical activities.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Prior knowledge of child protection issues and understanding of the development needs of children and young people is desirable but not essential.
  
  

Shift Patterns

• 7:30 - 16:30 and 13:00 - 22:00 with alternate weekends off.
• Willingness to do overnight stays (sleep-ins on a rota basis).
  
  

Benefits

• Yearly Retention Payment: £2000 per annum subject to performance.
• Comprehensive induction program and continuous learning and development.
• Sleep-in allowance paid.
• Meals provided on shift.
• Free onsite parking.
• 25 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. If you are dynamic, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills, we welcome your application.

Apply today and become a part of our future!

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