Residential Support Worker

IDEM Living; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,568 - 35,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Enhanced Sleep in Pay (£73 per night)

Duvet Day Attendance Reward

Birthday off after 3 years service

Significant events/Birthdays celebrated

Job summary

IDEM Living in Bridgewater is hiring Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team focused on turning young lives around. We support young people with difficult pasts and guide them to recognition of their potential and aspirations.

This full-time position offers a starting salary of £32,568, with potential earnings up to £35,865 depending on sleep-ins. Additional benefits include health care training, annual salary reviews, and various employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Autism is preferred.
• Resilient and reflective in practice.
• Ability to support and guide young people.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide young people to recognise their potential.
• Work collaboratively within a residential team.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of residents.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Resilience

Reflective practice

Childcare experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Support Workers to join an inspirational team in Bridgewater. We are a small residential home with a big vision and we’re looking for passionate Residential Support Workers who are committed to making a change to join our team. The young people we support have had difficult journeys; they have learned strategies to survive that have often placed them at risk. Our goal is to come alongside them, support and guide them to recognise their potential, achieve their aspirations and to ultimately have the childhood every child deserves. Ideally you will have experience of working with Autism, you will be resilient and reflective in your practice and willing to take on a challenge.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential setting. Work as part of a team to implement care plans and strategies to help individuals recognise their potential and aspirational goals. Be resilient, reflective, and willing to take on challenges. The role is based on a rolling rota including sleeps ins.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of Residential Childcare (1 year preferred)
• Experience of working with Autism (preferred)
• Resilient and reflective in practice
• Willing to engage with ongoing training and development

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranges and benefits as listed below:

• Annual salary – £29,824 (qualified with relevant NVQ Level 3) based on average of 8 sleeps per month
• Salary £35,865 (Qualified with relevant level 3) based on 10 sleeps per month
• IND1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: £32,568.00 - £35,865.00 per year
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Enrolment into Health and Social Care (Diploma Level 3) after 6 months’ probation
• Personalised training programme based on team and people we support
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Sleep in Pay (£73 per night)
• Fully paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Funded Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts
• Duvet Day Attendance Reward
• Your Birthday off after 3 years service
• Significant events/Birthdays celebrated
• Diploma Reward Scheme
• Apprenticeship Award Scheme