Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People - Challenging Behaviour
Location: Hartlepool
Salary: £31,294 - £37,462
Hours: 40 hours a week (2 x 15 hour shifts and 1 x 10 hour shift plus one sleep in a week)
Applications MUST hold a driving license.
Our client, a leading provider of Residential Care and Education, is looking to appoint a team of superstars to their beautiful homes in Hartlepool. Their homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best possible outcomes for the young people in their care. Their support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in their young people, so we celebrate the little things.
What your day will look like:
You'll take care of the young people day to day, ensuring things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day, or going go-karting. Working there is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality, and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.
What we're looking for:
• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Genuine care for their young people (and each other) - honesty and empathy are a must
• 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.
What our client offers:
• Base salary of £28,134 - £31,035
• Bonuses: Up to 1-2 sleep ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £1,760 per year), £1,400 Attendance Allowance (assuming good attendance), £1,000 Welcome Bonus on successful completion of probation, and £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months of employment
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: Most team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; you could join their 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: Increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover for claiming back costs of optician or dentist appointments and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you're at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time.
For more information, or to apply now please follow the link provided.
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