Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Kendal; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kendal is seeking a Support Worker to join a children's residential home. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable children aged 6-12 and possess resilience and empathy. Competitive salary, gym membership, and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Gym Membership

Sickness pay

Career progression

Regular supervision and development meetings

Good Ofsted rating

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is needed for this position.
• Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours.
• Minimum of a year working within this environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Join clients' children's residential home in Kendal, Cumbria.
• Support children aged 6-12, who have experienced trauma.
• Provide care in shifts averaging 1 sleep-in per week.

Skills

Resilience

Persistence

Empathy

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Support Worker to join my clients children's residential home in Kendal, Cumbria.

About the team

The team works in line with a therapeutic approach to ensure the appropriate care and welfare of all children and young people is provided to create a home environment which exceeds their needs. The team ensures the children and young people are supported both day and night, averaging 1 sleep in shifts per week. The team are highly experienced in working with vulnerable young children aged 6-12, who have experienced trauma: whether that be neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse etc.

About You

• A level 3 diploma in residential care is preferable however not essential to be considered for this role.
• A full driving licence is needed for this position.
• Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours
• Minimum of a year working within this environment is preferable.
• Resilience, Persistence and Empathy.
• Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What's on offer

• £27,122 - £30,378 per annum (Not inclusive of sleep in payments, approximately £68.25 extra per sleep in shift)
• Sickness pay
• Gym Membrship
• Career progression
• Regular supervision and development meetings
• Good Ofsted rating

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant

0118 948 5555