Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes | Winkfield & Ascot

Pro Social Partners Ltd; Ascot; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in £60 per night

Holiday entitlement 240 hours per year

Ongoing training support

Job summary

Pro Social Partners Ltd, in partnership with North Star Children's Homes, is hiring Residential Support Workers for Winkfield and Ascot. The role involves caring for children, building trust, and supporting education, health, and independence within a residential setting.

You'll work a fixed shift pattern with sleep-ins, 40 hours per week, and a generous annual holiday allowance. The role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate reporting, and teamwork to deliver each young person's care plan.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care.
• Patient, resilient and committed to making a difference.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing day-to-day care for young people living in the home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and support young people with education, health and independence.
• Keep accurate records and daily logs in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Work as part of a close team to deliver each young person's care plan.
• Work a mixed shift pattern (07:30-22:00, 07:30-14:30, 14:00-22:00) with sleep-ins; average 1 weekend off in 3.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes (Permanent)

Location: Winkfield & Ascot, Berkshire

Pay: £15.00 - £15.50 per hour

Sleep-in: £60 per night

Hours: 40 hours per week

Holiday: 240 hours per year

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with North Star Children's Homes to recruit multiple Residential Support Workers across their homes in Winkfield and Ascot. There are several vacancies available now.

The Role

• Provide safe, nurturing day-to-day care for young people living in the home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and support young people with education, health and independence.
• Keep accurate records and daily logs in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Work as part of a close team to deliver each young person's care plan.
• Work a mixed shift pattern (07:30-22:00, 07:30-14:30, 14:00-22:00) with sleep-ins; average 1 weekend off in 3.

About You

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care.
• Patient, resilient and committed to making a difference.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Why North Star?

• Competitive hourly rate plus £60 per sleep-in.
• 240 hours holiday per year.
• Supportive management and ongoing training.
• Multiple vacancies - start quickly.