Do you have a big heart and a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Are you patient, understanding, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning disabilties & complex needs? If that sounds like you, wed love to welcome you to our team!
Our childrens home is a place where safety, care, and growth come first. Were dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that helps children overcome challenges and thrive. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day.
Role Overview:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the daily lives of Looked after Children, providing care, support, and guidance. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised care plans and implement therapeutic interventions. Your patience, empathy, and strong communication skills will help you manage challenging behaviours and support the children's emotional and developmental needs.
Job Requirements
Days 0800-2000, Late 1500-2300 and Nights 2000-0800
Complete the full induction programme and all phases of online training
Learn and confidently use all internal systems
Attend face-to-face training sessions as required
Participate in fortnightly supervisions (or monthly where applicable) and contribute to regular staff meetings
Complete all daily recording, reporting, and required paperwork for the home and young people
Carry out and update risk assessments, care plans, and document checks
Act as a keyworker and attend external meetings related to the young people you support
Support senior staff and shift leaders, and be competent to lead occasional shifts when required
Role-model best practice for new staff and young people
Demonstrate a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures
Work towards, or already hold, the QCF Level 3 qualification (and meet QCF certification requirements for relevant roles)
Or have a minimum of 6 months experience working within a childrens residential setting.
Benefits
Paid face-to-face training opportunities
Company pension scheme
Overtime paid at an additional £2.50 per hour once you exceed 160 hours per month
Sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per night
Annual Appraisal Bonus, Probation Bonus and Ofsted Bonus
Referral payment for recommending a friend.
Paid Christmas party
Birthday Leave.
Employment Assistance Scheme
All pay increases occur twice per year, in March or October
Staff finishing probation will receive their increment at the next available review month (e.g., probation passed in August ? increment awarded in October)
To move to the next pay band, RMs must evidence that the staff member meets all required criteria, with clear targets set within PDPs and annual appraisals.
Please send your CV to be considered for this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child.
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