Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ashbourne seeks a passionate Residential Support Worker to support young people in a trauma-informed environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay, including sleep-in shifts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing programme

28 days holiday rising to 33 with 5 years’ service

Enhanced overtime at time and a third

Bespoke training and support for qualification

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support young people who have experienced trauma.
• Contribute positively to a caring environment.
• Adapt to the needs of the service.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Ashbourne
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Working Hour: Full-time, flexible shift patterns
Hourly Rate: Dependent on salary and contracted hours
Number of Sleeps Required: Average 11 per month
Pay Per Sleep: £70.47 per night
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs –LD
Qualifications Required: Relevant Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 3 Bed

• Location: Ashbourne

• Type of YPs: LD

Who we are looking for…

A passionate, resilient individual with experience supporting young people who have experienced trauma
A team player able to follow direction and contribute positively to a caring environment
Someone flexible with rota patterns and able to adapt to the needs of the service
Someone who values structure, boundaries, and the use of a positive parenting model
A person committed to their own professional development and proactive in improving the service

Who you will be working for…

A rapidly expanding and professional organisation specialising in supporting children and young people
A small-to-medium sized provider offering quality residential care
Currently growing, with opportunities for career progression and input into service development
Focused on therapeutic, trauma-informed care and high-quality training

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity: Career development within an expanding organisation
Qualification Opportunity: Bespoke training and support to obtain Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Benefits:

• £70.47 per sleep-in shift

• Enhanced overtime at time and a third

• Access to an employee wellbeing programme

• 28 days holiday rising to 33 with 5 years’ service
  Ethos: Trauma-informed, child-centred, with a focus on creating a family-style environment
  Culture: Supportive, development-focused, and passionate about the wellbeing of both staff and young people

Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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