Therapeutic Residential Children's Home Worker

Full-time salary range - -26,000 to -30,000 / -13.33 to -15.38-

Part-time salary range - -15,600 to -18,000 / -13.33 to -15.38-

Night worker salary range - -27,733.33 to -32,000 / -13.33 to -15.38-

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week | Part-time: 22.5 hours per week | Night shift workers: 40 hours per week-

We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our team and support children and young people living in our home.-

This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide consistent support and help children and young people feel safe, valued and supported to reach their potential.-

What we offer-

We want our employees to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout their career. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:-

• Annual leave that increases with length of service

• Complimentary Perkbox membership, giving access to a range of discounts, rewards and wellbeing benefits

• Complimentary access to counselling services-

• Long service awards

• Free parking-

• Refer a friend bonus-

• Funded CPD and ongoing learning opportunities

• Career development and progression opportunities

• A supportive working environment

About the role-

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:-

• Provide emotional and social support, helping children and young people build positive and meaningful relationships.

• Support day-to-day routines including waking, mealtimes, school or college, activities and bedtime.

• Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and the local community.

• Build trusted and consistent relationships as a key worker for allocated children.

• Put our Therapeutic Framework into practice through your everyday interactions and support.

• Support children and young people to develop age-appropriate independence and life skills.

• Prepare meals and contribute to cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry within the home.

• Promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.

• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and reviews, and maintain accurate records.

What we are looking for-

We are looking for someone who:-

• Has a genuine motivation and desire to improve the lives of children and young people.

• Has good communication and teamworking skills.

• Is aged 21 or over.

It would be great if you also have-

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or are currently working towards one.

• Previous experience working in a children''s residential setting.

• An understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches to care.

• A full UK driving licence.

Why join us?-

Working in residential childcare is about much more than providing care. It''s about being a consistent, trusted adult in a child''s life and helping them develop the skills, confidence and relationships they need to move forward.-

If you are compassionate, resilient and passionate about making a difference to children and young people, we would love to hear from you.-