Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Therapeutic Children's Home company is seeking a Therapeutic Residential Worker who can positively influence vulnerable children. The role offers excellent industry-accredited training and clear pathways for progression within a supportive environment. Flexibility is required for weekend and evening shifts, making this a challenging yet rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Paid for DBS

Industry leading training and management development program

On-going progression opportunities

Pension, maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care.
• Desirable experience as a Support Worker in a similar setting (SEN or PRU schools).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others.

Responsibilities

• Help children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and encourage positive life experiences.
• Ensure teamwork and communication in open manner.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Role Modelling

Education

Degree in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health

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!