Support Worker

J&L Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts

Job summary

J&L Recruitment in Derby is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join a Children's Residential Home. You will provide day-to-day care and support, help create a safe, nurturing environment, and work with colleagues to meet each young person’s emotional and developmental needs.

Sleep-ins are a part of the role and flexibility with shifts is essential. Experience with children helps, and a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification is desirable or you can work towards it.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding safeguarding and vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare desirable or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting.
• Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Support young people with their emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, child-centred care.
• Participate in activities that promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Support Workers - Children's Residential Home

Location: Derby

Pay: £13.30 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

The Role

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting.
• Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Support young people with their emotional, social and developmental needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, child-centred care.
• Participate in activities that promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people.
• A willingness to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is desirable, or a willingness to work towards it, subject to the role's requirements.

What's on Offer

• £13.30 per hour.
• £50 per sleep-in shift.
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