Support Worker Childrens Residential

Caretech; Bonds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential support organization in the UK is seeking a full-time Children's Residential Support Worker to assist children with their daily activities and encourage their development in a caring environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic and possess a desire to make a difference. Training and career development opportunities are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits including sleep-in pay and a welcome bonus.

Benefits

Competitive starting pay

Sleep-in pay and bonuses

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Free meals on shift

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is beneficial but not essential.
• Genuine desire to support and engage with young people.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their daily lives and activities.
• Encourage relationship development and community engagement.
• Monitor and report any safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Desire to help others

Flexibility in work hours

UK Manual Driving Licence

Education

Children’s Residential Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Children’s Residential Support Worker Full Time

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?

Your role will be to support our children in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll help them to develop and maintain relationships with friends and family, encourage activity in the community by attending events and social activities helping to boost their confidence and independence and 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.

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. When the children are not in the home you will be expected to undertake basic housekeeping duties where required. 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.

We have a friendly and supportive team ready to welcome you to the best job you’ve not had yet. All you need to do is bring the enthusiasm to support our service users and to take pride in being part of our family.

What do we look for?

• Experience in a similar role or personal life experience is great but more than anything a genuine desire to help and get involved is top of the list
• 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
• A manual UK Driving Licence is required to use company vehicles (not automatic), but you don’t need a car
• 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 of the week leaving you with more days off per week than a Monday to Friday 9 to 5
• 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

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person Centred
• Innovative

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.