Children's Residential Support Worker

Description

**Are you ready to make a difference? Start a new challenge and be involved in changing the lives of our children and young people!** * ***Do you have a Level 3 in Children's Residential Childcare or Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce - If so, contact us now!*** We are opening a brand new children's residential home in LONGRIDGE and are interested in applications from potential Team Leaders, Senior Support Workers and Support Workers. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a new team, in a newly renovated home, to really make a difference in the lives of children. It is an exciting time to join Associated Wellbeing as we are an ever-growing company who is expanding its portfolio of residential homes for children, which in turn brings new and exciting opportunities for our workforce. **What we want from you --** * Commitment, resilience and positivity! * A fun and upbeat personality. * You must either have an NVQ level qualification. * Previous experience in working with children and young people. * A passion for working with children and young people, and working collaboratively to improve their lives. * To be a team player, as working successfully as part of a team is important to the success of this role. * Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care, professionalism and ethical conduct. **In return you can expect --** * **Support --**you will be joining an experienced team and will be supported in your role by the multi-disciplinary team and management team within Associated Wellbeing. You will receive regular 1:1 supervision, as well as peer support from others within the company. * **Career progression and professional development --**we are committed to supporting professional development for our staff by offering qualifications, learning and development opportunities and personalised appraisals. We want you to excel and be motivated in your career. * **Competitive salary -**we offer competitive salaries for our employees to ensure we have the right people in the right jobs and we recognise experience. * **Benefits -** we have a range of support and discounts for employees through our Employee Assistance Program**.** Performance bonus scheme. Social events. Training opportunities and career development. Competitive Sleep In Rates We are offering a unique recruitment opportunity to attend for a group interview at the home itself, on **Monday 13th January 2024** \*\*\* Please notes this role includes MANDATORY shift work which includes working: * **Days** * **Nights** * **Shift patterns - for example 2 in 4 off/1 in 2 off** * **Sleep in shifts** Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.20-£14.80 per hour plus additional £70.00 sleep allowance per shift Expected hours: 38.5 per week Experience: * Experience with children: 1 year (required) * Driving: 1 year (required/Mandatory) Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £12.20-£14.80 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free parking * On-site parking Schedule: * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Night shift * Overtime * Weekend availability Application question(s): * Are you willing to work a combination of days, nights, weekends, holidays, sleep ins and last minute shifts to support the team and children within our home? Education: * GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: * Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) * Support Environment: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required) * NVQ Level 3 Health \& Social Care (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Longridge Residential Support Worker