Residential Support Worker, Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their expanding children's home in Stafford. The successful candidate will work with young people aged 6 to 17, offering vital support and care to those with various needs. This role provides a competitive salary including sleep-in allowances, comprehensive training, and development opportunities while focusing on creating a nurturing environment for children who have faced early trauma. Candidates are expected to hold relevant experience and demonstrate a commitment to improving the welfare of the young people.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee well-being program

28 days annual leave, increasing with service tenure

Qualifications

• Experience working with Children in a UK setting.
• Ability to create a family environment.
• Desire to improve young people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and guidance to young people.
• Ensure safe management of risks as per company policies.
• Act as an advocate for young people.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for working with young people

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant experience working with children

Job description

Job Role: Residential Support Worker, Children's Home
Location: Stafford

Salary: Up to £32.4K (Circa Up to £32.4K including sleep-in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month))

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

Service Users: Young People age 6 to 17, with various needs such as Emotional Behaviour Disorder

Job Opportunity: Residential Support Worker

Must have experience working with Children in a UK setting/provision

No Sponsorship Available

Our client, a rapidly expanding organization, is seeking enthusiastic candidates to join their team in one of their children's residential homes. This role offers a competitive salary, including benefits such as a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. They specialize in providing support to Children and Young People who have experienced early life trauma, neglect, or abuse, and may exhibit challenging behaviours.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to the employee well-being program
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service.

Main Duties:

• Work collaboratively as a team member to provide young people with various activities, support, care, and guidance using a positive parenting model.
• Follow guidance from the Team Leader and senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home, providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people in their care.
• Maintain a flexible approach to shift patterns, accommodating changes to the rota at short notice.
• Ensure that all risks are safely managed following company policies and procedures.
• Undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package.
• Act as an advocate for the young person using a positive parenting model.
• Attend staff meetings and actively contribute to the development and improvement of the service model.

What They Offer:

• Continuous training and professional development
• Career development opportunities
• Generous sleep-in rate of £70.47 per night (average 11 per month)

What They Are Looking For:

• Passion for working with young people and providing a positive parenting model.
• Ability to create a real family environment for young people.
• Desire to improve the lives of young people and contribute to a better future for them.
• Resilience and understanding.
• Computer literacy with the ability to work in a paperless environment.

If you are interested in joining a professional and passionate company committed to the well-being of children/young people and employees, and if you have the personal passion and drive to make a difference in their lives, please apply today!

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

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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