Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Romiley, Stockport provides residential Care for Children and Young People with Autism, Learning Difficulties and Complex Care Needs.
We have a vacancy for a Children's Re sidential Support Worker to be part of the experienced team. You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with a caring nurturing home or short stay Respite Care outside of the family home. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People need as well as giving their Parents and Siblings much needed break.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
Location – Romiley, Stockport
Hours - 37.5 hours per week worked on a rota basis (including some weekend working)
Salary - £23,412.00 per year (Real Living Wage - £12.01 per hour)
Enhancements - £96.00 for sleep-in shifts & 25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts.
We also offer….
* Bi-annual salary increments.
* 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
* Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
* Together rewards platform for discounts and wellbeing support.
* After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on!
A bout the position….
* As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be attending to the needs of the children, planning activities considering that some of the Children and Young People may have additional and sometimes complex health needs.
* Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be to preparing and assisting the young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan. You will support the Children and Young People with communication working closely as a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care.
* You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.
We provide compassionate, nurturing care for children who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future.
What can you bring to our team….
You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
* Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
* A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
* Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.
Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change?
Apply now!
If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply now.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description. If you would like to connect with the Recruitment team email k.
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In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
Additional Information.
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert therefore early applications are encouraged.