Residential Support Worker

Think Community Care; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Community Care is recruiting experienced residential support workers to help empower young people in children\'s homes across the UK, including Autism & EBD. Roles are agency-based with a rolling rota, sleep-ins, and weekend shifts; pay ranges from £13.30 to £14.75 per hour and require a minimum of 24 hours per week.

You will follow care plans, provide consistent support, and work to help young people build more independent lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience supporting young people in the UK.
• Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People.
• UK DBS on update service advantageous.
• Up-to-date mandatory training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and hit the ground running.
• Support young people in residential settings with Autism & EBD.
• Be a consistent, fair, and empowering presence for young people.
• Support with daily living tasks as part of a holistic care approach.

Skills

Experience with young people

Flexible to shifts

Education

Level 3/4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Think Community Care is a values-based healthcare agency. We are recruiting for experienced residential support workers who share our passion to care and support young people and to help empower them to make their own lives better. We want support workers who want to make the difference.

No sponsorship, permanent roles:

• Children's homes, Autism & EBD
• 13.30ph – 14.75ph
• Various shifts patterns, depending on the homes specialism
• Sleepin
• Rolling Rota
• Weekend Work
• UK Driving Licenece is desirable

Agency roles, minimum availability required is 24 hours per week

• A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for!
• High rates of pay £14.85 - £16.74 per hour
• Block bookings, for Support Workers who prefer stability
• Flexibility, for Support Workers who prefer to work around their personal life
• On the day shifts for those that prefer a higher rate of pay

Regardless of if you thrive in challenging situations or prefer a support role which allows you to provide more care, we have the right work for you.

Your will be expected to hit the ground running and follow care plans.

We treat our staff like our clients, we want you to feel valued as well as supported, we will always treat you fairly, fairness is the cornerstone of our agency.

So, if you are looking to fit your work around your life and not your life around your work, or if you are looking for an hourly rate which matches your ability and skills, we will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

Our staff make a difference every day, we’re not superheroes however we are the good guys! So, what are you waiting for

Requirements:

• Minimum 12 month’s experience supporting young people in the UK
• Level 3 or 4 in Children and young people
• Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage
• Up to date mandatory training would also be an advantage

Are you in? Does this sound like an ideal fit? Stop thinking. Do it. Let’s dance!

Think Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need