Childrens Residential Support Worker

NO SPONSORSHIP / NO SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILIBLE

Salary:

RCW - £13.19 per hour - (£30,435 including sleep in bonus)

RCW Qualified = £13.81 per hour - (£31,724 including sleep in bonus)

£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off.

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

This is a permanent role and will be supporting both children and young adults within a CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) residential setting for girls aged from 11-17.

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging timesBuilding strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.Working as a key worker to one of the young peopleHelping them build resilience and self-confidence.Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potentialOffering support in the educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and futureActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussionEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableNo prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young peopleAttendance at a 2-week training program requiredMust have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits:

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training provided2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balanceAutomatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary periodRota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

*New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.*