Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Provision: Children's Home for 7 to 17 year olds, EBD and one LD, 2 to 4 Bed depending on home/location
Location: Durham
Salary: £24,000 to £26,600
As a residential support worker, you will nurture and support the children and young people in your care, with all aspects of day-to-day tasks and activities. You will have a passion for helping vulnerable young people achieve positive outcomes And reach their potential. No two days are the same working in Residential Care for Children. If you enjoy working with children and possess the resilience to work with challenging behaviours having a nurturing and supportive approach to your practice, we want to hear from you! Full induction, training and support is provided by the providers in-house learning and development team, including the QCF level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will have the following:
The desire and passion to safeguard, motivate, and inspire the young people in your care
Lead, demonstrate, and share best practice to other practitioners in your home. In addition to working closely alongside Psychologists and the specialist therapeutic services team.
The characteristics and personality to handle challenging behaviour effectively and professionally
Shift work including weekends, evenings & sleep in duties
Full driving license is essential.
Minimum age 21
The benefits you can expect as a Residential Support Worker:
Progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance
Competitive pension scheme
Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge
First access to other RSW, and senior roles in the company before these get advertised
Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff.
Free parking.
Benefits:
Casual dress
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam on 0113 318 0595 or samuel@sgscare.co.uk