Residential Support Workers (Children's Homes)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Exeter seeks Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in their homes. The role requires experience with complex needs and involves assisting with daily tasks while creating a positive atmosphere. The pay ranges from £26,824 to £28,598 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 annually, with full-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level required.
• First Aid Certificate is essential.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children achieve personal wishes and goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and life skills.
• Create a fun and positive atmosphere.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level

Ability to engage with young people

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

First Aid Certificate

Relevant short courses

Job description

Residential Support Workers (Children's Homes)

We are currently recruiting to a number of vacancies across several of our Children's Homes which are based in Tiverton, Exeter and Dartington. When completing your application form, please indicate your preference for location(s) and hours (full or part-time).

Working within our Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence. You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life.

The role includes:

• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children
• Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
• Organising and taking part in activities
• Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries
• Able to adapt and respond quickly

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Pay and enhancements:

37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Start rate is £13.90 per hour, rising to £14.82 per hour
• Overnight rate is £18.53 per hour, rising to £19.76 per hour
• Saturday rate is £20.85 per hour, rising to £22.23 per hour
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £27.80 per hour, rising to £29.64 per hour

Shifts: 3 shifts in a 24-hour basis: 07:00–14:45, 14:30–22:00, Sleeps from 22:00–07:00.

About us

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level
• First Aid Certificate
• Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice

Experience

• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
• Familiar with person centred planning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,824 to £28,598 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum