Residential Support Worker- Children & Young People

Brook Street; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join their team in Telford. This role involves providing essential care and support to young people in a homely environment, helping them thrive through education and social activities. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team atmosphere, you will play a crucial role in transforming lives. The company offers a range of benefits, including paid training and access to discounts, ensuring you feel valued and rewarded in your career. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Induction Training

High Street Discounts

Online Medical Support

Financial Advice

Counselling

Birthday Off

Access to Holiday Home

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's care role is desirable.
• Must take a person-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with domestic needs and education.
• Provide nurturing care to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Childcare

Therapeutic Approach

Communication

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Residential Support Worker
Children and Young People
Telford, Shropshire
Salary- £33,357.00 to £33980.00 per annum)
3 Bed Service
£60 per Sleep
Driving Licence essential
Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Our Telford home is a small home that offers a homely setting for up to three young people who need therapeutic placements. Our teams support their young people with all their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

Hours: full time, 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate : £12.60 to £12.90 per hour, days (depending on qualification), and £60 per sleep night (equates to £33,357.00 to £33,980.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can provide outstanding childcare and support our young people to achieve amazing outcomes.

What we can offer a Children's Residential Support Worker:

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed.
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training.
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• A Full driving licence issued in the UK.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Prior experience in a children's care role (desirable)
• Values such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

Please 'Apply' and we can arrange a confidential chat :)

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