Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children and positively impacting their lives?
Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people?
Are you someone that wants to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a friendly, Childrens Residential Service in Hinckley, Leicestershire, supporting children in the ages of 10-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
*Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Driving Licence is required
Overview:
Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker
Salary: £27,616 - £32,396 ( sleeps included)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Hours: Full-time, permanent contract, 37 hours per week
Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota.
Week one- 3 shifts, Week two- 3 shifts, Week three- 1 shift
Benefits:
We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service
The ability to buy up to another 5 days of annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
A host of family-friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
Service-related sick pay from day 1
Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution
Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
Cycle2work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loans
Discounts and cashback from high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks and holidays
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
The role:
To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, well-being, strengths, and capabilities.
To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
The successful candidate:
Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
Do you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people?
If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. If you think you're right for this Childrens Residential Support Worker role, then click the 'apply' button below.
