Residential Support Worker - CYP

Virtual Bridges; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established children's service in Southport is seeking a compassionate Residential Childcare Support Worker. This role is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in care, ensuring their emotional well-being and development. You'll be part of a caring team, helping children feel secure and valued while promoting their independence and celebrating their achievements. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their growth and happiness. If you are passionate about supporting children and want to be part of a dedicated team, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Geburtstags- und Weihnachtsgutscheine von Amazon

5,6 Wochen Jahresurlaub

Pensionsplan

Vollständiges Einarbeitungsprogramm

Vollfinanzierte NVQ Diploma Level 4

Karrierefortschrittmöglichkeiten

Erweiterte DBS-Kosten werden vom Unternehmen übernommen

MEDICASH Gesundheits- und Wellnessplan

Rückerstattung für zahnärztliche, optische und Krankenhausbehandlungen

Rabattierte Fitnessstudio-Mitgliedschaften

Qualifications

• Relevante Erfahrung in der Kinderbetreuung ist erforderlich.
• Idealerweise ein Level 3/4 Abschluss oder Bereitschaft, diesen zu erwerben.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Kindern in einem sicheren und liebevollen Umfeld.
• Emotionale Unterstützung bieten und Vertrauen aufbauen.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Kinderbetreuung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Organisationstalent

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Diploma Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Job description

Brook Street Social Care are proud to be working with a well-established children's service within Southport who have been supporting children in care for over 20 years!

Our client is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join their ever-expanding team within the North West on a full time and permanent basis.

This is a service where bespoke therapeutic care packages are devised and tailored to meet the specific needs of each young person in their care. They are passionately driven to make changes to the lives and emotional well-being of every child the team looks after.

Job Purpose:

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, your role will be to support children and young people in a homely environment to meet their individual needs and make a real positive impact on their lives. To ensure that children are safeguarded at all times.

This role would include:

1. Be a part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people in order for them to create lasting memories
2. Make children feel safe and secure and act as a positive role model in order to meet their everyday needs
3. Provide emotional support to allow children to overcome boundaries and limitations
4. Role model a passion for learning and empower children to make their own decisions about themselves
5. Build trust and promote positive relationships
6. Celebrate children's achievements and help them find pleasure in everyday tasks
7. Carry out day to day household duties such as cooking, cleaning and washing
8. Manage delegated finances/budgets appropriately and responsibly, ensuring accurate receipts are recorded and submitted
9. To achieve (if not already acquired) a Diploma Level 3 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Qualification

Salary:

• £12.75 per hour plus £40 per sleep in. Overtime rate available.
• Forecasted yearly salary between £30,000 and £36,000 per annum.

To be successful you must…

1. Hold relevant experience within a children's residential care setting
2. Ideally you will hold a full UK driving license
3. It is preferred that you hold a Level 3/4 qualification in Children and Young People or are willing to work towards it
4. You must be flexible to work in unpredictable and varied circumstances
5. Be flexible to work shifts of 2 on 3 off including a sleep in (8am - 10pm, sleep in, 8am - 10pm)
6. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, able to prioritise and organise, be children-centred, positive and approachable.

Benefits on offer:

• Birthday and Christmas Amazon vouchers
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Full induction programme
• Fully funded NVQ Diploma Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
• Opportunity for career progression
• Enhanced DBS paid for through company
• MEDICASH health and well-being plan
• Cash back for dental, optical, hospital treatments and stays, therapy treatments
• Discounted gym memberships

And more!!

If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply today and our team will be in touch with you. Or contact Cat Rainford on or call 07484 057959

Good luck with your application!

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