NO SPONSORSHIP / SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILABLE
Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26, - £27,.80 per annum)
£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3, based on 2 sleep ins per week)
Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.
Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off)
Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.
This is a permanent role and will be supporting both children and young adults within a CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) residential setting.
The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing emotional support during challenging times
2. Building strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.
3. Working as a key worker to one of the young people
4. Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
5. Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
6. Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
7. Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
8. Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
9. Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
10. Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
11. Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
12. Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)
Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:
Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
Full UK driving license preferable
No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
Attendance at a 2-week training program required
Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
Benefits:
£30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
Enhanced DBS covered
Comprehensive induction and training provided
2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
Automatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary period
Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!
*New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.*