Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People

Virtual Bridges; Warrington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing nurturing support to children and young people with diverse needs, including EBD and autism. You will create a safe and engaging environment, helping them develop essential life skills through therapeutic approaches and fun activities. With opportunities for professional growth and access to various employee perks, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your development.

Benefits

Paid Induction Training

Access to Company App with Discounts

Birthday Off

Holiday Home Access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support young people with domestic needs and socialisation skills.
• Provide outstanding childcare to achieve amazing outcomes.

Skills

Childcare

Therapeutic Approach

Supportive Communication

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Residential Support Worker
Children and Young People
EBD, Low level Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD.
Warrington, WA2
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 Warrington 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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