Residential Support Worker Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Residential Support Worker (RSW) - Minimum - On Target Earnings of £25k - £27k depending upon qualifications, experience and inclusive of sleep-in allowance. Additional overtime will increase this figure substantially.
We have an exciting opportunity for people currently working in children’s residential care to join our team as a Residential Support Worker (RSW) We are looking to strengthen our existing staff team with like-minded, ambitious individuals, who strive for the best outcomes for our young people.
You will be part of a team working with children aged between 11-18 years old, to provide a nurturing, positive ‘parenting’ and homely environment. Your focus will be on building positive relationships with the children in your care, meeting their needs, safeguarding them at all times, and working to the high standards we set out in our daily working practices.
We are interested in hearing from experienced people who want to work in a child centric environment, where the wants and needs of the young people are your priority. Your main goal will be to consistently deliver excellent levels of care and support for the young people around you.
In return you will have the support of a strong team with many years’ experience of working in extremely challenging environments. Training to NVQ level 4 after successful probation period and the freedom to innovate with a genuine young person first approach, all supported by a forward-thinking pro-active Manager and senior team.
We are looking for candidates who are: -
- Able to work various shift patterns, including - evenings, nights (sleep-ins & waking) and weekends
- Are over 21 years old
- Emotionally resilient and passionate to achieve outstanding outcomes for your young people.
In Return we will offer: -
- Excellent career opportunities with fully funded CPD program
- NVQ Level 4 Training (Fully Funded)
- Sleep ins paid at £40.00 per night
- 30 Days annual leave
- 6% combined pension contribution
- Free Meals, whilst on shift
A great work/life balance - you will work 173 hours per calendar month, averaged over the year, with plenty of paid overtime available. All successful candidates are subject to our safer recruitment procedures which includes DBS, right to work and reference checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,500.00-£24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: STM RSW 22
