Residential Support Worker

Action for Children; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children’s Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl seeks a Residential Support Worker. This entry level role does not require prior experience or qualifications; you’ll join a caring team to support children aged 7–17 in a five-bedded home.

You’ll work on a rota including days, evenings, nights and weekends, 37 hours per week, in a permanent capacity. Great for starting a career in social care with training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level role; no previous experience or qualifications required.
• Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and explore a career in social care.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage children and young people to reach their full potential.
• Be part of a dynamic team providing consistent care.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive home environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring mindset

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Salary:£25,949 per annumplus an opportunity to earn an additional £2,600 per annum based on an average of 1 sleep-ins per week, however this may increase.

Location:Rhyl

Contract/Hours:Permanent, Full-time – 37 hours per week (on a rota basis, working days, evenings, waking nights and weekends)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7%matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

About the Service

Our Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl is a five-bedded therapeutic residential home for children and young people between the ages of 7-17 years.

We provide support for young people who are likely to have experienced early childhood trauma. You would be a part of a dynamic team to support and encourage our young people to reach their full potential. Some young people may experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and have poor communication skills which can lead to disruptive behaviours and a positive compassionate attitude is paramount.

About the role

Our Residential Support Worker is an entry level role where you don't need previous experience or qualifications, we’re looking for a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people. This is a great opportunity to get your ‘foot in the door’ and allows you to explore the field of Social Care and decide if it