Residential Support Worker

First Blue Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker to provide care and support for young people. This role includes creating a nurturing environment, managing risks, and advocating for clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a drive to improve lives. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days leave increasing to 33 days

Continuous training

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Understanding and supportive personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, care, and guidance using a positive parenting model.
• Manage risks safely according to company policies.
• Act as an advocate for the young person you support.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Resilience

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Residential Support Worker Job Description

Salary - Circa £34,000 including sleep-in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month)

Residential Support Worker Benefits Include

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service
• Continuous training and professional development
• Career development

Residential Support Worker duties include

• To work as a member of the team to provide young people with a variety of activities, support, care and guidance using a positive parenting model
• To follow guidance from the Team Leader and other senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day to day running of the home providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people in our care
• A Residential Support Worker will have a flexible approach to shift patterns which may sometimes require changes to rota at short notice
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
• A Residential Support Worker will act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
• To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model

What we are looking for in a Residential Support Worker

• Someone with the passion to work with our young people and provide them with a positive parenting model
• Someone who can help create a real family environment for our young people
• Someone who has the desire to improve our young people’s lives and enable a better future for them
• A Residential Support Worker who is resilient and understanding
• Someone who is computer literate with the ability to work in a paperless environment

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children / young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today!

All applications must be submitted through our First Blue Healthcare website.

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

Education :

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience :

Working with children : 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification :

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)

Manual Driving Licence (required)