Residential Support Worker - The Nook

Hexagon Care Services Ltd; Pendleton; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

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Death in Service (4x salary)

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash

Blue Light Card

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

Pension

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Hexagon Care Services Ltd is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker for The Nook Children’s Home in Colne. The role involves supporting young people with daily activities, appointments and behavioural management within a Ofsted Outstanding environment.

Join a dedicated team providing a safe, nurturing home and working 40.5 hours per week with a 2 on 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-ins. Driving licence is essential; salary reflects experience and qualifications.

Competenze

• Licence to drive is essential.
• Experience with safeguarding and supporting youth preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Mansioni

• Support young people with daily activities, appointments and routines.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, outings and taking part in activities.
• Manage challenging behaviours with support from senior staff and therapists.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment and build trust with the children.
• Coordinate with psychology and therapy teams to set boundaries and strategies.

Conoscenze

Driving Licence

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Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Home: The Nook - 3 bed Therapuetic Children's Home
Location: Colne
Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,525 to £31,375 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Earnings: £31,150 to £35,000 (based on 7 sleep-ins per month)
Shift Pattern: 2 shifts on 4 shifts off
Shift Times: 10am to 10:30am 2 days later (or if not sleeping in on the second night, finish 10:30pm) - then 4 days off, rolling rota.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 244 hours
Essential Criteria: Driving Licence*

About Hexagon Care
Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we collaborate closely with local authorities to provide specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to offer safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience and develop skills for a brighter future.

The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our team at The Nook Children’s Home, which has been rated Ofsted Outstanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and working alongside an experienced, skilled team of professionals. You will help provide essential support to young people in care, assisting them with daily activities, appointments, and behavioural management, all while creating a positive and nurturing home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively and professionally, with support from senior staff and therapeutic services.
• Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, ensuring they feel heard and valued.
• Collaborate with psychologists and the therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries and strategies for supporting the children in your care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for safeguarding, motivating, and inspiring young people.
• Ability to demonstrate and lead by example, sharing best practices with your team.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, with the ability to handle such situations calmly and professionally.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Benefits of Working at Hexagon Care Services:

• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free, on-site parking
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to Medicash
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ofsted outstanding bonus payment
• Pension

What Our Ofsted Inspection Says:

"The management team is stable and has been in the home for a long time. The manager is experienced, skilled, and child-focused."

"Children’s home services consistently exceed the standards of good, with highly effective, joined-up care."

"Children develop positive relationships with external agencies."

"One care-experienced staff member said, ‘It is everything I wanted when I was growing up.’"

Additional Information:

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.