Residential Children's Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting others and making a difference? Are you looking for a role you are able to grow and develop while providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people? If you answered yes then this may be the RIGHT next step in your career!

We are looking for talented, dedicated, and resilient individuals who are ready to take that next step in their career; and join our established children residential setting. Supporting children aged between 5-18yrs, who have a range of needs from severe learning disabilities to behavioural issues. An individual approach is taken in which our services adapt to meet the needs and wishes of the child and family. Applications are welcome from those with Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Teaching Assistant, Social Worker, or other relevant backgrounds.

Why apply? There are so many reasons as to why be a residential support worker, just to name a few see below :

• Real progression opportunities, fully funded training and development opportunities
• Genuine support, be part of a team who actually cares about one another!
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Competitive salary and progressive PayScale
• Chance to make a real difference
• Discounted or free food

What you will need?

• Relevant experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Teaching Assistant, or other relevant social care or education position.
• A good standard of literacy. You must be able to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.
• A passion for making a difference in young lives.
• Resilience and a 'can do' attitude.
• A good understanding of trauma and ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained).
• The ability to be a positive role model for the young people.
• Excellent team-working skills.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £28,000.00-£36,800.00 per year

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience :

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TTG_MDLRSW