Support Worker

Excelcare; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 41,328,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Meals provided

On-site parking

Refer a Friend £500 scheme

Annual salary review

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Worker – Residential Childcare in Histon. You will work with children aged 6-17, providing trauma-informed care, supporting development and safety in a nurturing home environment.

You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team, with induction, mentorship and ongoing training to meet regulatory standards and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable groups.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Compassionate, respectful, calm and caring nature.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Reliable, organised and professional – team player.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support children to build relationships, independence and education.
• Work with leadership to ensure safety and wellbeing in the home.
• Follow policies and safeguarding standards and participate in training.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Organised

Compassionate nature

Listening skills

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Location: On site / Clay St, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Social Care | Social Care Worker
HourlyFixed salary:£ 14.50

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

Job role: Support Worker – Residential Childcare

Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £14.50 per hour plus additional sleep in payments - Paid Breaks and Meals.

Shift Pattern: 8am to 10pm (2/3 shifts a week) with occasional sleep ins - £62.00 per night.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting a dedicated and committed Support Worker to join a beautifully presented residential children’s home supporting children aged 6-17 years.

You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team to provide consistent, trauma-informed care in a safe and nurturing environment. You would be working directly with the children to support their physical, emotional and social development whilst always ensuring their safety and wellbeing – this is at the heart of everything we do.

Support Worker - key responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you’ll have a pivotal, front-line role working together with a team of Support Workers as well as working collaboratively with the Senior Support Workers and leadership team helping to create a safe, nurturing environment for the children.

Your role supports children to build positive relationships, develop independence skills and reach their full education potential. Along with the wider team, you’ll help ensure the home meets all legislation, including Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, Safeguarding and company policies. You’ll receive induction, mentoring and training to ensure you have the skills to perform your role to a high standard.

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable groups which
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare and undertake other training required to deliver exceptional care and support self-development.
• Compassionate, respectful, calm and caring nature.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Reliable, organised and professional – able to demonstrate good team working.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Respectful and motivated to help children to achieve positive outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence
• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• A highly competitive rate of pay
• Meals are provided throughout the day.
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• Free Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check and Annual Update Fees paid for
• Annual salary review
• Blue Light Card Scheme paid for.
• Health Service Discounts
• Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Free access to well-being initiatives
• Free on-site Parking

*Terms and conditions apply