Children''s Residential Support Worker

Service Area: Children''s Residential HomesPay:Basic hourly rate £14.13 AWR rate enhancement after 12 weeks (following AWR rules)Enhancements include:Night enhancement (time and a third after 10pm)Weekend enhancement (time and a half)Hours and Shifts:Flexible, shift-based work to meet the needs of the service, including:Early mornings, late nightsWeekends and bank holidaysPotential sleep-in shiftsRoles available:Day shifts (full-time or part-time temporary work)Wake night role (12-hour shifts)The Role:Working under the guidance of the Registered Manager, Senior Staff and Care Officers, you will support children and young people by delivering a high standard of care that meets their individual emotional, social and physical needs. This is supporting children with disabilities (may have personal care requirements) or children placed within mainstream residential. As per client request, you must have experience of this.You will:Build positive, consistent relationships with children and young peopleSupport young people who may present challenging behaviourProvide additional cover to existing staff teams on an as-and-when basisRequirements:A minimum of 6 months experience working in a similar role or working with vulnerable children in a care setting. (Essential)NVQ level 3 in childcare and de-escalation training (Desirable)Key Responsibilities:Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environmentEncourage choice and introduce young people to new experiencesSupport health care ..... full job details .....