Residential Support worker – Childrens Home

Active Care Group Recruitment; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate residential support workers to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care for children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors. You will work in a supportive environment, helping young individuals develop essential social and life skills while encouraging their education and personal growth. With a commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits designed to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Active Learning Hub for training

Active Rewards App for discounts

Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in providing person-centred care for young people.
• Minimum 9 months experience in childcare or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and assist children with daily living activities.
• Communicate effectively and report issues to team leaders.

Skills

Person-centred care

Effective communication

Childcare experience

Understanding Autism/LD

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for residential support workers to join our caring and support team at Norton Court House, our specialist longer-term service for children and young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and who display challenging behaviour as a result. We offer intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills.

We encourage our young people to attend school or college during their stay with us, wherever possible, and to join us on fun day trips out to theme parks, the seaside or wherever their interests lie!

You will have an opportunity to learn whilst you work with Active Care Group. After probation you will be working towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care.

What you'll be working:

• Days and Nights
• Every other weekend
• Rota shifts
• Working towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care

What you'll be doing:

• Build relationships with children and young people
• Establish methods of communication with children and young people, reducing barriers when necessary
• Assist children and young people with mealtimes where necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the on shift team leader or management
• Accurately report and/or record work activities

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person-centred care possible for our young people
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Childcare
• Should have lived in the UK for 3 years
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Minimum experience of 9 months in childcare
• Experience working within the childcare sector / Autism/ LD

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• After probation you will be enrolled on a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course and must be willing to work towards this
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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