Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Major Healthcare Ashford; Melksham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national children’s care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Melksham. The role involves providing support to children who have experienced trauma, participating in activities, and working as part of a therapeutic team. Offering competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, this permanent position requires a background in children's care. DBS clearance is mandatory.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Background in children's residential or supported living required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualifications is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support children who have experienced trauma.
• Participate in activities and keep progress records.
• Work as part of a team providing therapeutic care.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teamwork skills

Compassionate care

Education

Level 3 in children's residential care

Job description

Overview

Position - Support Worker

What’s in it for you? £28,080 p.a. Working in a collaborative environment, which is dependable and compassionate. The organization is constantly evolving and growing with your interest in mind and they are proud to be an innovator, who value their staff. This role comes with a whole list of benefits, including ongoing professional development.

Where you’ll be doing it - Melksham OR Salisbury, Wiltshire

Your employment contract - Permanent

Your hours - 37.5 hours per week, working 2 x 24 hour (7.30am to 7.30am) shifts and one evening shift (2.00pm to 11.00pm)

Who would you be working for - A national children’s care provider, in a residential setting

Responsibilities

• Supporting children who have been through trauma feel safe and secure.
• Participating in activities, keeping records of progress,
• Working in a team, providing therapeutic care.

Requirements

• A background of working in children’s residential or supported living.
• Ideally you will have your Level 3 in children’s residential care or be willing to work towards.

How to apply

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. Every application will get a response as soon as possible.

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Due to the nature of the role, my client does require you to be DBS cleared.

Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time. A list of licensed sponsors can be found on the (url removed) website.