* 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 £15 per hour, paid sleep ins, and overtime at 1.5x hourly rate available.
Your duties:
* Support the Registered Manager in providing leadership in the home and supporting both the needs of the young people and the Residential Support Workers as their line manager
* Supervise and undertake lead key-working responsibilities, including primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation and adaptation of young people's risk assessments and in house placement and care plan
* 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 £15 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 £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Lvl 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (required)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person