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28.04.2025
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12.06.2025
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Job Description:
Have you always wanted to work as a Children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance? Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people?
We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential service in Spalding, Lincolnshire, supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, while having a lot of fun! Activities include playing computer games, movie nights, and arts and crafts.
**Note: Applicants must have a full driver's license and a car due to the nature of the activities involved.**
Overview:
* Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
* Salary: £30,062 to £34,488 (sleep allowance included)
* Location: Lincolnshire
* Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
* Shift Pattern: 1 on 2 off - 07:30 am - 11:00 pm / Sleep in / 07:00 am - 11:00 pm
* Free meals during shifts
* Activities include fishing and football
* Casual dress code
* Company pension
* Discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas
* Comprehensive training and CPD planning
* Opportunities for career development
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Responsibilities:
* Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives.
* Maintain a homely, friendly environment.
* Handle challenging behaviours appropriately.
* Protect children from health and welfare risks.
* Support independence and well-being of children and young people.
* Ensure a safe environment.
* Stay informed about care plans, guidelines, and communication methods.
* Support poor behaviour safely and sympathetically.
* Build relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals.
Candidate requirements:
* Experience in social care or working with young people is desirable but not essential.
* MUST have a full driving license, as transportation is required.
* Must be over 21 years old.
* Must be empathetic, good listener, and communicative, with a natural helping instinct.
If you want to make a real difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
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