Support Worker - Children's Services

Nightingale Hammerson; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Support Workers in the Cambian group. The role involves supporting children and young people in a family-oriented environment, with flexible shifts and no prior experience required. Opportunities for progression and various benefits are included, making it a fulfilling career choice.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Overtime pay

Paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for

Enrolment on NVQ level 3

Qualifications

• Must be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
• No experience needed; caring nature required.

Responsibilities

• Support children by making a positive difference to their lives.
• Create a family environment and handle situations calmly.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Good listening ear

Job description

Children’s Residential - Complex Trauma Services

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our children’s homes, for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.

Essential Information

- We offer full time and bank contracts
-We offer a basic payment of up to £13.31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus sleep ins
-224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
-You will receive a monthly rota
-This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
-The shifts are flexible and there are sleep ins involved (which are essential). The hours differ depending on which home you are based in
-You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
-No experience needed

Benefits

- Refer a friend payment scheme
- Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
- Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
- Over time paid at x1.25
- Fully paid 10-day induction course
- Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
- Enrolment on to NVQ level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

Salary / Benefits:up to £13.31 per hour + £30 per sleep