Support Worker Childrens Part Time

Caretech; Haigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Haigh is looking for a part-time Children’s Residential Support Worker. The role involves supporting children in their daily lives, encouraging social activities, and ensuring their safety. Candidates should have experience in similar roles or personal experiences that demonstrate their capability. A valid UK manual driving licence is mandatory, and the company offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development. This is a rewarding role that requires flexibility for shifts, including sleep-ins.

Benefits

Starting rate of £12.36 to £13.31 per hour

£500 Welcome Bonus after probation

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or personal life experience is required.
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work shifts from 8am to 10pm and sleep-ins from 10pm to 7am.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily life and activities.
• Help develop positive relationships with family and friends.
• Safeguard children and monitor for signs of harm.

Skills

Experience in a similar role or personal life experience

Desire to support others

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Children’s Residential Level 3 qualification

Tools

UK manual driving licence

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker Part Time

UK manual driving licence is essential.

Who are ROC Northwest?

For over 20 years ROC Northwest has held an enviable reputation for offering high quality residential care and education for children and young people who have lived with adverse childhood experiences and may also experience conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) and complex needs. We are looking to recruit positive and caring people to support the children and young people in our residential homes where we encourage a truly family feel environment.

What is the role?

• Supporting our children in all aspects of their daily lives
• You’ll help them to develop and maintain positive relationships with friends and family
• Encourage social activity by attending events and social activities helping to boost their confidence and independence
• Developing the relationship you have with them so you can be the one who makes the difference
• Safeguarding our children is crucial and you’ll monitor and report any suspicion or evidence of harm making sure care plans are followed and updated
• When the children are not in the home you will be expected to undertake basic housekeeping duties where required

Other duties may include activities such as watching a movie with the children, reading with them, getting involved in crafts, going on days out, maybe trying your hand on a games console or simply taking walks to keep active and blow the cobwebs away. We’re always open to other fun activities you might have in mind too. All this is done in a genuine family feel environment and this is key to success in this role. We always promote a fun and love led home setting where you’ll want to join in and have fun too.

What do we look for?

• Experience in a similar role or personal life experience is required, maybe you have supported a friend or family member
• A full UK manual driving licence
• People who have the desire to put others first and to go home with a sense of pride in their day and what they’ve achieved
• A Children’s Residential Level 3 qualification is desirable and offers the higher rate but it is not essential
• Flexibility to work day shifts e.g. 8am to 10pm and sleep ins from 10pm to 7am meaning you’ll be away from home for a few of days at a time
• These are rotating shifts so your shift will fall on a weekend occasionally

What do we offer?

• A starting rate of £12.36 to £13.31 per hour depending on qualifications and location
• £78.30 for every Sleep-in you do; full time staff can expect up to 8 Sleeps per month which can add up to over £7500 a year
• Comprehensive training including a two-week paid induction followed by shadow shifts with a senior member of staff to chase away any nerves
• We will fund a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care, this is worth around £3000 and will result in a higher hourly rate
• £500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
• You will complete your hours over fewer days leaving you with more days off per week than a Monday to Friday
• Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
• Career development to Team Leader, Deputy Manager and even Registered Manager if this is a career path you would like to explore
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS check of course

ROC Northwest Values we look for in you

• Friendly - passionate and caring
• Positive - pleasant and approachable
• Empowering - others to become stronger and more confident in their lives
• Person Centred - allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative - by using or introducing new engagement methods and ideas

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.