Job Description

Residential Support Worker
Setting: Therapeutic Children's Services
Location: Newark & Nottingham
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Patterns: Required to work a varied shift pattern, including sleep ins & weekends on a rota
Salary: £25,500 - £26,500 plus £45 sleep-in allowance

Are you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievement?
I am currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children`s Residential Support Worker to join an amazing team in providing high-quality care for children in a residential home. If you have experience supporting children and young people, I want to hear from YOU today!

I am providing recruitment support for a fantastic client who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. They aim to provide the very best service, and they would love your help in continuing that process.

Salary and Benefits
For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary between £25,500 - £26,500 and a very desirable employee package which includes; 23 days of annual leave including bank holidays, pension, objective based personal bonus of up to £2,500 per year, additional overtime and sleep-ins available, annual increase of holiday allowance to a maximum of 28 days, full therapeutic training and comprehensive induction plan, reduced school holiday childcare costs, blue light card/Westfield rewards for high street and online discounts, career path and external training available to support your ambitions, and so much more!

Overview of the Role
I am currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children`s Residential Support Worker to join our team in providing high-quality care for children in our residential home. As a Children`s Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting children who have experienced trauma and challenging life situations. You will provide therapeutic care and support for children aged between 5-18 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing emotional and practical support to children in the home
• Always Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
• Promoting positive behaviour and routines for children in the home
• Supporting children in their education and development
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals
• Maintaining accurate records of the care provided to the children
• Participating in team meetings and training opportunities

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge

• Experience working with children in a residential or similar setting
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or Children`s Services (Level 3 or above)
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern, including sleep ins and weekends on a rota basis
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - ESSENTIAL
• A compassionate and caring approach to working with children
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and safeguarding procedures

Interview Process
These stages have been put in place to help benefit and streamline the process of recruitment.

1st Stage - Shortlisting & Pre-Screening
In the first stage I personally will review your CV. Should you be successful, I will invite you for a telephone call. We will have a telephone conversation to discuss your right to work, work history, and suitability for the role.

2nd Stage - Formal Interview
In this stage, you will have a formal interview with the hiring manager.

All applications must be accompanied with an up-to-date CV. If successful, you will be required to have a current DBS on the update service, eligibility of right to work, and your start date will be subject to sufficient references.

If you want to help make a difference to service users and also your career, click apply now! For more information, call 0121 480 8217 and ask for Samuel.