Job Description

We are hiring residential support practitioners for our learning disabilities home in derby.

"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides its self in been child focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.

You will work alongside experienced practitioners and leaders to offer and deliver

nurturing

care and support for children and young people who have

learning disabilities,

autism and associated

complex needs

.

The home offers a condensed rota for all applicants, providing a home-life and work balance, alongside a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Your role will see you as a role model to the young people, aiding in improving their overall health and well-being. We want to ensure that our staff team feel valued as that will allow them to ensure that our children receive the best care possible. This will be a home, with a warm homely atmosphere and requires likeminded, motivated, and compassionate support workers to continue to provide outstanding care to our children.

The role of Residential Support Worker involves:

Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans Taking the children on activities Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out. Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education To make and maintain accurate records of the child's day, including any incidents that may occur. Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks. Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home. Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations. There are different shift pattern for Day and Night wake support workers. Day support workers may be required to do sleep-in duties.

What we are looking for from you:

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

(highly desirable)

Experience in a children's home setting or working with young people who have learning disabilities and additional needs (essential) Supervisory experience (preferred) Passion to help nurture young people (essential) Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (preferred) Full, UK driving licence (essential)

What we can offer:

- A highly competitive salary starting from 27,000 (13.00 per hour)

.

- A noncontractual annual rewards and recognition scheme dependant on the performance of the home - earnings can be 1000+. - Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF level 3 & 4 in children and young people's residential home's qualification - A condensed rota pattern, consisting of 4 days on and 4 days off. - Robust and comprehensive paid induction, and continued training and development within each role. - Support and progression opportunities within the home and the provider as they continue to grow within the sector. - Monthly recognition awards - Blue light card cost covered. - Enrolment into the company pension scheme - The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Night shift
Licence/Certification:

QCF Level 3/4 Residential children and young people (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person