Childrens Residential Support Worker

Description

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for Residential Care workers to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks - no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging timesFostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potentialOffering support in the educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and futureActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussionEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableNo prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young peopleAttendance at a 2-week training program requiredMust have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits:

GBP30 additional payment per mandatory sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training provided2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balanceRota provided 4 weeks in advance Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basisShift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. 08:00am until 11:00pm - with sleep in)

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

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