Residential Support Worker - children's home

Shire Healthcare; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services provider in Rotherham is seeking a Residential Children’s Worker. You will support children facing emotional and behavioral difficulties in a nurturing environment. This permanent role offers career progression opportunities and flexible hours. Experience is not necessary as training and professional development will be provided. The salary ranges from £14.10 to £15.50 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity in the field of child care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid enrolment onto Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Market leading training and induction

Progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in child care is not essential; a willingness to learn is vital.
• Commitment to professional development and training is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support for children.
• Encourage community interactions.
• Safeguard and monitor children's well-being.

Skills

Support children emotionally

Person centered approach

Community integration

Safeguarding

Professional development

Job description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Rotherham. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep‑ins. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £14.10 - £15.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and / or carers and other professionals.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Market leading training and induction.
• Progression within the company.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.

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