We are looking for a committed and hardworking individual to join us as Children's Residential Support Worker, to provide our young people aged 7-18 with a home they can call their own, a place they can relax and focus on their personal development and smoothly transition into adulthood making memories that will last a lifetime As a provider of residential care for over 30 years with children and young people, we have built up a reputation of ensuring all our young people's needs are met and providing them a stable and homely environment and a home they can relax and enjoy. We would require a minimum of 12 months UK based experience in residential care specifically with children for you to be considered for the position and we do not offer any sponsorship options now or in the future. A full UK driving licence would also be preferred. The Level 3 qualification in Children's residential (or currently working towards it) would also be desirable. Each of our 7 homes are modern and welcoming and furnished to the highest standard. We allow our young people to have an input on colour schemes for their own personal space so they can be as comfortable as possible. Duties will include guiding our young people on the path to independence and helping them grow in confidence, teaching skills such as cooking, cleaning and budget management and also enjoying holidays and activities, so we can be assured they will be ready to live an independent life when the time arrives. Some of our young people have suffered some form of trauma in their young lives and can be quite challenging at times, so we apply a therapeutic approach offering patience, understanding and a sympathetic ear. We also want ensure they feel they have a voice that is being listened to and they can express their feelings at all times and feel comfortable doing so. Shifts will be a early, late and sleep combined (24 hours) and you will be expected to complete at least 8 full shifts a month (including a sleep) This will ensure you will get plenty of rest days and enjoy a good work/life balance, this is important to maintain energy and enthusiasm for the role during your shift days. Starting salary for the role will be £31,700 this is based on a basic salary of £24,440 and 8 sleep shifts (sleep bonus of £75.74 per completed sleep), due to the nature of the role, some flexibility would be required and some weekends are essential. The key to success in our homes over the years has been our ability to develop and progress our hardworking team and help them achieve and grow with us. Due to our vast knowledge of all things residential over the years we are happy to pass the baton to the next generation and support you through this. We offer funded relevant qualifications and on going training and invest in your long term future within the organisation, this will guarantee you can fulfil your potential and step up when you feel the time is right to do so. We are proud of the excellent outcomes we have achieved for our young people over the years, this is only possible due to the dedicated team we have built here, If you feel you can be a part of this then we would love to hear from you.