£13.85 per hour
Variable hours (24 hours rota)
South London- Croydon
We are currently recruiting Bank Support Workers to join our permanent staff team at our new Childrens Home in Croydon, South London. We are seeking committed and compassionate individuals who can build positive relationships with young people and are passionate about improving their life chances, even in the most challenging circumstances.
You will join a team of St Christophers workers providing day-to-day care and support for young people aged 1218. The role includes administrative duties and accurate record-keeping, which are essential to ensuring high-quality care and compliance.
As the service operates on a 24-hour rota, the role will include weekends, bank holidays, early and late shifts, sleep-ins, and waking nights. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
To apply you will have:
1. At least two years experience supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
2. The ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire young people towards positive outcomes.
3. Patience and resilience when managing challenging behaviour.
4. The ability to act as a positive and consistent role model.
5. Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
6. Flexibility to work a rota...