Job Description

Residential Children's Home - Stockport

New Opportunity - Stockport Support Workers

We are currently recruiting a Residential Support Worker to join our long established team, motivated to deliver high standards of personalised care in supporting the welfare and development of the children/young people in our care.

The successful candidate will complete shift work in a residential care home providing for both long term care and transition into semi-independent living for children/young people, aged 8 to 17 years with varied Complex Needs, challenging behaviours or Learning Disabilities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to join a dedicated and supportive team within our company in Stockport.

As a member of staff, in a hands-on role, it is essential you have relevant experience in working with children/young people. You will be responsible for ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained and that the Home's policies and procedures and relevant regulations are followed.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute in care planning, risk assessments, reviews and to participate in staff meetings. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

It is desirable that candidate's hold a Level 3 Diploma in the "Children and Young People's workforce". In addition, it is essential to have experience in supporting children/young people in a residential setting.

Holding a full driving license would be beneficial. The position requires that all staff members work shifts on a rota basis. Staff members receive a sleep-in allowance of 50 per shift, the opportunity to join the Company pension scheme and receive a private healthcare package on completion of the relevant probation period.

We are committed to providing excellent and continual training opportunities, including specific interventions, supervision and mentoring.

In order to apply for this vacancy you must be eligible to work in the UK and preferably have good knowledge and understanding of the Care Quality Standards and Children's Homes Regulations.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS of which application costs will be paid by Penarth Group, should a new application be required.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you are interested, please email your C.V or request an Application Form and this can be sent through email or by post for completion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

residential child care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

clean driving license (preferred)
Work Location: In person