Residential Support Worker, Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their team in Wolverhampton, specializing in Children's Residential Care. This rewarding role involves providing support to young people aged 6 to 17 with various needs, ensuring a caring and structured environment. The position offers up to £32.4K annual salary, including sleep-in allowances, professional training packages, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the employee well-being program

28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with service

Enhanced overtime rate

Continuous training and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Manual Driving license and be aged 21 or over.
• Passion to provide a positive parenting model.
• Resilience and understanding required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and guidance to young people using a positive parenting model.
• Ensure the smooth running of the home by following guidance from Team Leaders.
• Manage risks safely and follow company policies.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Resilience

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Role: Residential Support Worker
Location: Wolverhampton

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

Driving: You must have a full UK Manual Driving license and be aged 21 or over.

Access to a car: Is preferred, but not essential

Job Opportunity: Residential Support Worker

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.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or get in contact for more information.

SGS Care Ltd are a Recruiting Partner of the above-mentioned client, working alongside them to find top talent within the Children's Residential Care Home Sector.

️ Samuel Goulden || 0113 318 0595 || Email: [e-mail]