Children's Residential Support Worker - Part Time, Hartlepool
Salary: £16,527 - £19,611 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month (salary based on 20 hours)
Job Description:
Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means 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 to have. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. 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 our young people day to day, ensuring things run smoothly and creating lasting memories.
2. Make sure they are up and ready for school.
3. Help with homework and complete paperwork.
4. Plan activities and engage in fun activities during evenings and weekends.
What we do for you:
For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with one of the best salary and benefits packages in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
* Base Salary: £14,067 - £17,151
* Bonuses: 1-2 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £1,760 per year), £700 Attendance Allowance, £500 Welcome Bonus on successful completion of probation, and £500 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months of employment.
* Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy.
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday.
* Progression: Opportunities for career development through our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme.
* Flexible benefits package: Options to increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance.
* Wellbeing: Access to a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
* Medical cover: Claim back costs for opticians or dentist appointments.
* Meals provided: While you’re at work.
* Beautiful working environments: With the very best facilities.
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
Requirements:
* A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
* Honesty and empathy are a must.
* The resilience to deal with challenging situations.
* A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
* If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.
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 the UK’s best special education and care provider
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.
Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
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