Job title: Childrens Residential Support Worker Pay: From £24,761.88- £27,011.88 depending on experience. Plus an average of £2,080 per year in sleeps Hours: Full time permanent. Based on 39 hours per week Location: Ilkeston Introduction: P4 Recruitment are working with a client in Ilkeston to find a Childrens Residential Support Worker who is passionate about excellence and providing person-centred care for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties. Do you have the dedication to make a real difference and support children in need? Home from home environment - opportunities to participate in activities with the YPs including theatre and cinema visits, sporting activities, arts and crafts, country walks, and days out. Company benefits: Refer a friend Blue light card which allows you to discounts to the biggest brands. Annual salary uplift of £500 on successfully completing the first year in the role, further £500 salary uplift for completing the second year with further increments offered in recognition of experience or additional responsibilities to a maximum of the top of the band. (pro rata for part time). Training package with the support to help you complete level 3 diploma in childrens residential care Free meals & free onsite parking sleep-in allowance in addition to the annual salary staff wellbeing support Alternate weekends Hours and shift patterns A combination of early shifts, late shifts and full days with occasional sleep-in duties. All positions include working some weekends and bank holidays. Early 07:30-15:00 Late 14:30- 22.00 or sleep Full 07:30- 22:00 or sleep Daily responsibilities and shift patterns Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security Provide firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks with adults and other peer groups To organize and participate in group activities and group holidays Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person Essential requirements Currently working in children services with a minimum 6 months experience. Holding a valid driving licence is essential/ company carpool available. Desirable requirements level 3 diploma in childrens residential care Enhanced DBS on the update service Understanding of Autism/ Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People If the above sounds like you we would like to hear from you. Good luck with your job search.