Job Overview
Have you thought about a career in social care with young people?
Do you have resilience?
Do you have a willingness to work as part of a supportive team?
Are you willing to undergo training?
Do you consider yourself to be fun and humorous?
You will be responsible for working as part of a team to provide support, nurturing, understanding and a positive role model for the children and young people placed in our Children's Homes. Each home has 1 Child and are aged between 5 - 17 years old.
You will be able to understand their trauma, help them through the difficult times and celebrate with them the good times. You will be responsible for recording, attending meetings ad adhering to the policies and procedures within the Home. You will need to engage with children and young people and above all inspire them to reach their full potential by listening to them, engaging them in activities and helping them excel in their education.
This role can be challenging at the hardest of times but extremely rewarding at the best of times.
Person Requirements:
Due to the nature of this role, you must be 21+ to apply
Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check
If you have lived or worked abroad for over 1 month you must be able to provide an official record/certificate/letter - which confirms you have undergone an Overseas (Criminality) check
Already have completed or a willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care.
What we will offer:
- Extensive training including NVQ level 3 in Residential Child Care
- Supportive environment where your views, ideas and your development matter
- paid for activities/holidays when working directly with the child/young person
- In store and online discounts to plenty of shops and websites
- Room to progress within the Service.
The role entails working on a shift rota, you will be required to undertake night duties as part of a regular pattern of work
for which you will receive additional pay.
Harmony Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child safeguarding screening, including vigorous employment references and DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, etc
If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 23,945.00-27,039.00 per year
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Residential Support Worker Children's Home #J-18808-Ljbffr