Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Southampton (MA); On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Residential Support Worker to support vulnerable children with learning disabilities and SEN. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £24,000 - £29,300, industry-leading training, and clear progression pathways. Flexibility is required as the role includes working weekends and evenings.

Benefits

Paid for DBS

Industry leading training program

On-going progression opportunities

Pension, maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others.

Responsibilities

• Help children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display appropriate role model behavior.
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health

Job description

Do you have experience working with SEN, Learning Disabilities or young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Salary: £24,000 - £29,300 Location: Southampton

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunities to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:

• Starting salary: £24,000 - £29,300
• Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children
• Strong experience building report
• Strong experience working in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.

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