About Us
Aspire Children Services provides care for vulnerable children and young people across the Greater Manchester area. Our children and young people receive support from dedicated Support Workers who engage, motivate, and instil confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes. We are a developing company with great opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
As a Team leader Residential Support Worker at Aspire Children Services, you will play a pivotal role in achieving the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care. Your responsibilities will include:
* Mentoring and Coaching: Support and coach new team members, drawing upon your experience to manage any challenges that arise.
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* Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and establish strong relationships, boundaries, and routines to create a warm and nurturing home environment.
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* Championing Needs: Promote the needs of each child and young person, champion them, and support them to fulfil their potential.
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* Engagement: Get involved in activities such as cooking, sports, outdoor adventures, music, or even getting a manicure to engage the children and open them up to new experiences.
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* Therapeutic Support: Receive training to deliver our therapeutic model, ensuring the best possible care and support for our children.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Aspire Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in our care. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area.
Requirements
The successful candidates will have:
* A good understanding of the Children's Home Regulations and Quality standards.
* Some knowledge around the needs of children and young people with EBD/autism/CSE/CRE/county lines, and the support services required to ensure their needs are fully met.
* Strong communication skills with an ability to lead on shift.
* Good character and integrity with resilience that matches the demands of this challenging role.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People's Workforce.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis including sleep-ins.
* At least 2 years experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.
* At least 1 year of experience leading shifts in a children's residential setting.
Staff Benefits
* On-site parking.
* Great work-life balance with our condensed working rota and sleep-ins.
* Opportunities for career progression as the business has exciting growth plans over the next few years.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Sunday
* Overtime
* Weekends
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
* Supervisory: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Level 3 - Children and Young People (required)
Salary: £27,000 to £34,000 (dependent on experience), sleep-in pay rate £60
Work Location: In person
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential and meet the essential requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Aspire Children Services and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Apply today
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.98-£14.42 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Flexitime
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Night shift
* Overtime
Work Location: In person