• Are you a caring person?
• Are you passionate about helping others achieve positive outcomes?
• Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of young people?
• Would you like to work for an organisation that will support you to progress in your career?

We are looking for experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers looking to work in a three-bed therapeutic children’s home looking after young people (7 to 17 years old) with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Salary of up to £12 per hour, paid sleep ins, and overtime at 1.5x hourly rate available.
Your duties:

• Be a positive role model for the young people
• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of young people
• Support Young People with day-to-day routines and education
• Support Young People to take part in activities in the community and go on holiday
• Encourage independence
• Accurately record and update information in care plans
• Develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Attend meetings with your team and the young people
• Hold key work sessions with the young people
• Take part in training, development, and regular supervision

What we need from you:

• Be a dedicated team player, committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes
• You must be over the age of 21
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A minimum of two years of experience working in a residential childcare setting
• The flexibility to work on a rota system (mostly 2 days on/4 days off) including sleep ins and overtime where required.
• Strong communication skills with young people, team members and other professionals
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with satisfactory references

What we provide:

• Fantastic rates of pay – up to £12 per hour (dependent on experience & qualification)
• Plenty of overtime, paid at 1.5 x your hourly rate
• Paid sleep ins
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS check
• Fun team building days
• Career development
• Regular supervision and support
• Funded training and development/qualifications
• Free meals on shift
• Free parking on site
• Staff referral scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour
Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3/4 Diploma Children and Young People Residential Care (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person