Children's Residential Support Worker Uxbridge, England
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a Residential Support Worker for our children’s home in Located in Uxbridge . This is a great opportunity for someone to join a highly established and successful children’s home, learning from experienced, skilled team of likeminded individuals who share a passion for giving the children in care the very best support.
No two days will be the same supporting young people to achieve their very best. You will have a varied array of tasks whilst on shift; everything from cooking & cleaning, taking part in activities and games, taking Young People out to appointments/meetings, managing challenging behaviours, or even sitting and watching TV with the Young People.
We aim to create a positive, relaxed home environment where the young people feel safe, supported & listened to. You will be inducted by our industry leading, award winning learning & development team, and guided in your role by more senior staff members, including psychologists/therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture the young people in your care towards positive futures.
Experience of working in a residential home for children is advantageous, although not essential. Please bear in mind this role is shift work and requires you to work sleep ins at the home at the end of a shift before handing over to another staff team the following day, the rolling rota covers evenings, weekends, bank holidays/public holidays shared amongst the staff team.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will receive:
· Progressive pay scale increases based on experience and qualifications.
· Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge
· Bonuses for 100% attendance
· Access to free, confidential 24/7 employee assistant programme
· Cashback healthcare plan allowing you to claim back on medical, dental, and similar appointments
· Staff referral scheme
· Cycle to work scheme
· Meals, snacks and drinks are provided for all residential staff.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract, Temp to perm, Permanent, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 36 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £28,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Support Environment: 1 year (required)
- Youth work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
