Senior Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People
Location: Nr Portsmouth
Salary: £29,608 to £30,825 per annum PLUS an additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep-ins (4 – 8 sleep ins per month at £62.64 per each)
Our client is looking for an experienced, resilient and nurturing Childrens Support worker to join them, caring for children and young people who have sometimes complex emotional difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and your passion and knowledge will inspire the team to achieve the best outcomes for our young people.
As well as competitive pay and in house professional support our client provides and fully funds the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.
Join the team as a Senior Residential Support Worker and gain:
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Full induction and introductory programme
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Fully funded training and qualifications
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Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
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Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
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Free meals
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A great employee Benefits programme
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NEST Pension Scheme
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Life assurance
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Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by the company
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28 days annual leave
More about the role:
- You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe a nurturing environment.
- Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
- Lead a team along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
- Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records
- You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
What do you need?
- A minimum of 12 months Childrens home experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
- Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
- Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
- You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
- Full UK Driving licence is required.
Contact us today, we would be delighted to hear how you can join the team in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives!
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