Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Therapeutic Residential Workers. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children while receiving industry-leading training and support. With clear pathways for progression from Support Worker to managerial roles, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves working weekends and evenings. If you are committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid DBS

Industry leading training

Management development program

Ongoing progression opportunities

Pension benefits

Maternity benefits

Paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work or social care.
• Ability to manage behaviors and Attachment Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Support children's emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive life experiences and demonstrate empathy.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Role Modeling

Education

Degree in Psychology

Qualification in Youth Work

Job description

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Do you have experience working with vulnerable 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? Apply here!

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and Attachment Disorders on top of a 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 Therapeutic Residential Worker include:

• Full-time contract
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential 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 move, apply here!