Residential Child Support Worker - Cumbria
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Residential Child Support Workers to join our team, providing essential support within various children's homes across the North West locality. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with emotional and behavioural needs, including challenging behaviours, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide dedicated support to children within residential settings, addressing their emotional and behavioural needs.
* Assist in managing challenging behaviours with a focus on safety and well-being.
* Contribute to a nurturing and stable environment for the children.
* Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Travel to various residential homes within the locality, up to an hour's travel time.
What We Offer:
* Day Rate: £15.35 per hour
* Waking Night Rate: £16.88 per hour
* Sleep-in Rate: £63.04 flat rate
* Flexible working arrangements for day shifts with sleeps.
* Opportunities to work across diverse locations in Cumbria, including Penrith, Carlisle, Wigton, Kendal, and Workington.
* A supportive team environment committed to your professional development.
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum of 6 months of UK experience in residential children's services.
* Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service.
* Valid mandatory training certificates.
* Professional references from the past 3 years of employment/academics.
* Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
* Ideally, a car driver, though not essential.
* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days and nights.
* Ability to travel up to 1 hour to homes around the locality.
* Eligibility to work full-time hours in the UK (no 20-hour restrictions).
Please note: This role mandates a minimum of 36.5 hours per week. Therefore, we cannot accept applications from individuals holding a Skilled Worker/Student visa, as visa requirements may conflict with these hours.
To Apply:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and meet the requirements, please click the 'Apply' button or email your CV to Sumaira in Randstad Care Team