Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker
Derbyshire, DE7   
£30,712.24 - £33,030.24 Per Annum (Inclusive of 2 x Sleep ins per week)

** Please note this client does not hold a Sponsor Licence so we cannot offer sponsorship*
* We are currently recruiting for an exceptional provider of care for Children & Young People.

This is an organisation that offers excellent care and educational support to young people with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities.  

We are looking for Support Workers to assist in the management of the home and work with a team to ensure positive outcomes for the young people.

The role will involve developing interests and attitudes of the young people and supporting them to live independent and healthy lives, while encouraging educational goals.  You will support and lead a team to achieve the best outcomes.

We are looking for individuals with experience of working with challenging behaviour within a residential setting and an understanding of safeguarding and promotion of welfare of young people.

The full-time hours are 39 hrs per week and will require a mix of shifts to be worked with the requirement to work some weekends and bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins are required.

Early Shift   07.30am – 15.00pm
Late Shift    14.30pm – 22.00pm (sometimes with a sleep in + Extra Payment)
Full Shift      07.30am – 22:00pm
 

* Shifts are done on a fair rota system
* Duties & Responsibilities:

Support in the development of new techniques and approaches to childcare within the provision.
Support in group activities and holidays
Encourage development in individual’s interested and attitudes
Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
Encourage young people to develop educationally
Observe and assess behaviours of the young people.
Ensure accurate care plans and reports at all times
Assist in developing care plans
Develop professional relationships with co-workers, young people and families
Always ensure best care practices in line with policies and procedures  
Requirements:

Must have experience of working with young people in a residential setting
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is advantageous but not necessary

Experience of work with learning Disabilities or SEBD and challenging behaviours in a residential setting.
Range of life skills and experience is essential.

Experience of leading a team is essential
Understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing with regards to children and young people
MUST be a driver and hold a valid manual UK Driving Licence  
In return:
You will receive a competitive salary and holiday entitlement, excellent training opportunities and career progression within an organisation that is growing and achieving outstanding results.
 

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