Job Description

Residential support workers required for our Children's Home. The organisation provides 24 hour care and support to young people with challenging behaviors, 365 days per year.

There are a few positions available on a shift rota basis including days, nights and weekends. We are looking for individuals who will:-

Provide support for young people in all aspects of their care, meeting the children's home standards
Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of young our young people
Work within the child protection/safeguarding policy and practice
Engage with the children and young people and be pro-active
Give advice and support on daily activities & instill life skills
Work alongside the child to help develop a true sense of identity and feel self worth
Help the young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct
Ensure that each young persons care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their challenging needs

Desirable: - possess the NVQ/QCF level 3/4 qualification in young people and children, if not, you will work towards gaining this qualification.

Relevant training will be provided

Successful applicants will receive ongoing training, support and supervision. Successful applicants are required to provide a DBS.

To apply please email your C.V.

Closing date: advert will be removed once sufficient applications received

Safer recruitment policy will be followed due to working with vulnerable young people.

Possess a full driving licence.

Full time and Part-time hours: 0-40 per week, including 1 or 2 sleeps per week dependent on contract type - this can be discussed in the interview stages.

Full induction week paid.

65.00 per sleep in

12.50 per hour unqualified

13.00 per hour qualified

Please note, the service is open Bank Holidays and the Christmas & New Year Period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking
Experience:

Childcare or care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3/4 in Children and Young People (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person