Residential Support Worker - Calder View

Hexagon Care Services; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of residential care based in West Yorkshire is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker for Calder View Children's Home. This role involves supporting young people with daily activities, managing behaviours, and collaborating with a skilled team to create a nurturing environment. The position offers a salary between £26,350 - £30,050, with additional earnings from sleep-ins, plus a range of benefits including a pension and on-site parking. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Death in Service (4x salary)

Free, on-site parking

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to GP Hero

Blue Light Card

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

Pension

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for motivating and inspiring young people.
• Experience with challenging behaviour.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in various daily activities.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists.

Skills

Ability to handle challenging behaviour

Compassion

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Job title: Residential Support Worker

Home: Calder View Children's Home - Ofsted rated Outstanding 2 years in a row

Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: £26,350 - £30,050 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Earnings: £31,525 - £35,225 (based on 10 sleep-ins per month)

Hours: 40.5 per week plus sleep ins (paid at £45 per night)

Shift Pattern: 2 shifts on, 4 shifts off

Shift Times: 07:30 – 23:00 followed by a sleep in

Annual Leave Entitlement: 243 hours

About Hexagon Care

Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we collaborate closely with local authorities to provide specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to offer safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience and develop skills for a brighter future.

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our team at Calder View Children’s Home. This vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to developing and progressing our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and working alongside an experienced, skilled team of professionals. You will help provide essential support to young people in care, assisting them with daily activities, appointments, and behavioural management, all while creating a positive and nurturing home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively and professionally, with support from senior staff and therapeutic services.
• Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, ensuring they feel heard and valued.
• Collaborate with psychologists and the therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries and strategies for supporting the children in your care.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for safeguarding, motivating, and inspiring young people.
• Ability to demonstrate and lead by example, sharing best practices with your team.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, with the ability to handle such situations calmly and professionally.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Benefits of Working at Hexagon Care Services

• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free, on-site parking
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to GP Hero
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ofsted outstanding bonus payment
• Pension

What Our Ofsted Inspection Says

“The manager is a positive role model, leading the team by example.”

“There is a strong emphasis on investment in staff and their development.”

“No matter what the issue the staff are there, they follow everything through, they are fabulous.” — Professional

“The child I work with has made lots of progress in the last year, and this is a huge step forward for them.” — Professional

Additional Information

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position; if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement. This will include an enhanced DBS and / or children’s barred list check.

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