Children's Residential Support Worker - Part Time, Oxford
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 5e1b4157712a
Job Views: 10
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Children's Residential Support Worker - Part Time
Salary: £17,527 - £20,611 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month
Role Overview: Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This involves being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges, but also moments that feel like huge small victories!
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, aiming to create the best possible outcomes for them. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Responsibilities:
1. Take care of young people day to day, ensuring smooth operations.
2. Assist with school preparation, homework, and planning activities.
3. Engage in evening and weekend activities such as gaming, sports, and outings.
What We Offer:
* Base salary of £14,067 - £17,151.
* 1-2 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £1,760 per year).
* £700 Attendance Allowance, £1,000 Regional Allowance, £500 Welcome Bonus (on successful completion of probation), and £500 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment).
* A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy.
* 7 weeks of holiday.
* Career development opportunities through our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme.
* Flexible benefits package for holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance.
* Wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
* Medical cover for appointments and high-street discounts.
* Meals provided while at work.
* Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
* A recommend a friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus.
What We Look For:
* A ‘can do’ attitude and team player mentality.
* Empathy and honesty in caring for our young people.
* Resilience in dealing with challenging situations.
* A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
* Willingness to study for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).
You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.
Join Us: Our young people deserve the best possible future, and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve a purposeful career in an environment that allows you to be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Created on 22/01/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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