Job Description

Qualified Residential Childrens Support Workers:

Job Title:

Qualified Residential Support Workers

Location:

Burnley, BB10

Hours:

From 6 hours - 24 hours - 36 hours

Salary:

13.10 per hour (25,545 -(depending on experience & qualifications)

Sleeps is an extra 65.00 per night.

Shift Pattern

: Various Shift Patterns

Haven Retreat Care are recruiting:

Full Time Qualified Residential Children's Support Workers

x2 Wake & Watch night staff

X2 bank staff

We are Haven Retreat Care Ltd, who provides residential care, specifically for children.

We are deeply committed to the personal and social development of the children and young people in our care.

Our team of dedicated professionals, work to provide a nurturing environment where every child thrives.

Haven Retreat Care believe that every child deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact through our empathetic and professional approach to childcare.

We would like to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of children & young people.

You will be respectful, empathetic, positive, accountable, reflective, engaged, nurturing and tenacious. You will enjoy working with children and young people and create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for the children.

The Role:

Your key responsibilities as the Qualified Residential Support Worker:

As the Qualified Residential Support Worker, you will be working with our Outstanding Managers and will support your team and children in line with OFSTED legislation.

You will be assisting in the promotion of good childcare practice. A key component of the role will be day to day support of the children in our care including household duties, cooking, shopping, laundry and adhering to safeguarding protocols within the home.

The role is to ensure that all children receive appropriate care and education as required in their individualised care plans.

You will help provide essential support to young people in care, assisting them with daily activities, appointments, and behavioural management, all while creating a positive and nurturing home environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and children, which includes working alongside an experienced, skilled team of professionals.

Qualified Residential Childrens Support Worker duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of a Childrens Support Worker are as follows:

Assessing the needs of the child or young adult. Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Assisting and be involved with children's health & wellbeing, activities and appointments.

The successful candidate will:

Hold or be working towards a level 3/4 qualification in Residential childcare. Thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a rota pattern Have experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviours including mental health and behavioural problems. Be able to work shifts weekdays, evenings, weekends and nights. Work alongside other passionate and inspiring support workers and instil motivation to the young people. Be a part of helping the children and young people with their personal growth and development. Hold experience of looking after children with emotional, behavioural, or mental health conditions, as such you will need to be compassionate, calm, resilient and understand the issues and challenges children face. Good communication skills are a must. You may be required to spend lengthy amounts of time with our young people therefore the ability to communicate well is essential. Good written and verbal skills. This role involves paperwork and liaising with local authorities. Record keeping and report writing as well as verbally reporting is essential. The ability to problem-solve, de-escalate, and divert attention.

The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications/Requirements:

Must have valid Right to Work in the UK Must be aged 18 and above Must hold UK Drivers Licence Evidence of having a transferable skill that you can bring to the organisation.

The successful candidates will have the following Experience:

Experience working with children in a care home setting. Experience working with challenging behaviours/individuals ideally in a residential setting Experience in maintaining daily routines.

Benefits:

4-week's annual leave

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Blue Light discounts

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
This is a superb opportunity to further your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our team, please

'Apply now' and send your cv to: info@havenretreatcare.co.uk

Please call

01282 428078 for further information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 25,545.00-27,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified children's support worker? What is your postcode? Do you have your own car? What is your email address?
Work Location: In person