Job Description
Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People
📍 Location: Halifax
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
💷 Salary: £12.85 - £13.51 per hour (£26,728 - £28,100 per annum)
⏰ Shifts: 12-hour shifts (9am-9pm & 9pm-9am) - Days and Waking Nights
🚗 Driving Licence: Essential
🔞 Minimum Age Requirement: 23+
Make a Lasting Difference in Young Lives
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a caring, nurturing environment where your work truly matters? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality care for children and young people aged 11 to 19 with autism and learning difficulties.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a family-style children's home and school environment, supported by a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team. Our service offers a personalised and enriching curriculum tailored to meet individual needs, with the aim of achieving positive, meaningful outcomes.
🌟 About the Service
1. Supports up to 10 children in residence and educates up to 20 young people
2. A nurturing, safe, and structured environment with high aspirations for every child
3. Strong focus on emotional, social, and academic development
4. Award-winning organisation offering industry-leading training
Key Responsibilities
5. Direct Support: Provide daily care and emotional support within the home
6. Care Plans: Assist in delivering personalised care and support plans
7. Relationship Building: Foster trusting relationships to promote personal development
8. Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues and professionals (e.g., psychologists, therapists, educators)
9. Documentation: Maintain accurate records, contribute to care reviews
What We're Looking For
10. A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children and young people
11. Motivation, resilience, and commitment to delivering high standards of care
12. Understanding of the developmental needs of young people (physical, emotional, social, educational)
13. Awareness of Child Protection procedures and safeguarding practices
14. Ability to manage emotional challenges and demonstrate sensitivity
15. Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit
16. Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential - full training provided)
✅ Requirements
17. UK Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic)
18. Minimum age 23 (due to legislative and safeguarding guidelines)
19. Ability to work 12-hour shifts (including nights and weekends)
20. Flexibility and a strong work ethic
🎁 Benefits
21. Company Pension Scheme
22. Mileage Reimbursement: 45p per mile (for work-related travel)
23. Enhanced Pay on Bank Holidays
24. Annual Leave
25. Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
26. Clear Career Progression Pathways
💬 Join a Team That Cares
This role is perfect for caring, compassionate individuals who are eager to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Whether you're experienced or looking to take the next step in your career, we offer full training and ongoing development
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