Children's Residential Worker Learning Disabilities

Position: Children's Residential Worker Learning Disabilities (Permanent)
This role has a starting salary of £30,647 per annum based on a 36-hour week, rising to £32,867 per annum. Enhanced rates of pay are available for occasional bank holidays, weekends and sleep-ins.

Are you passionate about providing a safe place for vulnerable children to call home?

Do you have transferable skills developed through your experience in an additional needs or specialist education environment?

Ever considered a rewarding career in care with an ambitious and dedicated residential service?

If so, this could be your next home!

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus of up to £8,000
Refer a friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right residential worker

Our Home

Our Residential Workers turn our Residential Houses into Residential Homes and this is no different for our home in Woking which is our home dedicated to caring and supporting children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities.

In the same way that you will support the children and young people, we will support you too! We offer the opportunity to gain the nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare - a requirement that you'll achieve within two years of starting. Not only will this qualification unlock new opportunities for you, including the chance to become a Senior Residential Worker earning £33,552 per annum, but it will also equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as a Residential Worker.

Our Aim

We are committed to providing exceptional homes for the children we are entrusted to support, which is no less than they deserve.

Our homes strive to be nurturing, fun and inspirational places where our young people feel safe to be themselves and can rely on us to guide, care, and support them to thrive whatever their challenges and this is where you come in!

The Opportunity

As a valued member of the team you will positively contribute to the lives of the children and young people in our home, working to build effective relationships with them, supporting them with routine personal care, co-ordinating activities and holidays, creating meaningful care plans, working together with partner organisations, writing reports and ensuring records are kept clear and up to date.

These are just some examples of the work you will do that will support our children and young people with their everyday lives.

Like all supportive, caring, and compassionate home environments; no two days are the same, they throw up complex and challenging situations and are ondays of the year. So, let's be honest, if you are looking for a 9-5 job which is straight forward and predictable, you might want to sit this one out.

There will be swearing, shouting, and the occasional tear. But there will also be happiness, laughter, and smiles. There will be reward for hard work, determination, and resilience, knowing that you make a difference.

So, if you think you have what it takes, can match our energy to be exceptional, and are willing to learn, we (and our children) really want to hear from you.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

To apply , we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

Looking at our advert please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have in relation to this role?
What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Support Worker and why will these be important?
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