Job Description

Company Overview

Meadows Care is dedicated to providing therapeutic residential placements for young people with complex needs. Our mission is to create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes growth, healing, and development.

Summary

Are you resilient, robust and resourceful? Honest, reliable, compassionate? Flexible, fun and hard-working? Do you have a background in working with children ?

If your answer is YES, then we would like you to consider a company with clear career progression and full training provided in their purpose designed children's residential settings.

For an RSW, no two days are the same, for example tonight involves:

o helping cook the tea;

o helping with homework

o playing football in the garden

But tomorrow may bring:

o attending meetings;

o addressing challenging behaviour

o writing reports

So if the hat fits, read on ...

Meadows Care is proud to be a residential provider with an excellent reputation supporting young people who may have emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour and other needs. The setting adopts a child centred approach and actively promote children's rights and on-going therapeutic care. Management deliver their service in safe, personalised, small group care which promotes the children's welfare.

We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at Meadows Care. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting young individuals with complex needs, helping them navigate their daily challenges while fostering their personal development.

Residential Support Worker we require:

Minimum one year working with children/young adults in the education or care sector (essential)

Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent (essential)

A full UK driving licence (desirable)

The Residential Home can accommodate children up to 18 years of age. Our homes are 3 or 4 bedded.

We offer a contract of 180 hours per month up to an extended contract of 234 hours per month. The majority of the shifts are 24 hours and include a sleep-in.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to young people in a residential setting. Assist in the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs. Foster positive relationships with young people to encourage trust and communication. Monitor and document the progress of each young person, reporting any concerns to the management team. Engage young people in therapeutic activities that promote personal growth and well-being. Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a consistent approach to care.

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people in a care setting is essential. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with young individuals and team members. Ability to drive is preferred but not mandatory for all roles. Knowledge of care planning processes and best practices in childcare is advantageous. A compassionate and patient demeanour, with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills we are looking for, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Meadows Care!

Please be aware that this is a "rolling advert" and that during this time applications will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process on a regular basis. Interviews will also be convened at regular intervals . Any candidates that are unsuccessful during either the shortlisting or interview stages will not be reconsidered if they re-apply during this time. The advert will be closed when all positions are filled and therefore we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,494.40-31,842.72 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

working with children & young people in residential : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Diploma Level 3 with children & young people in residential (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Qualrswbham25