Children's Residential Support Worker - Full-Time - On-Site
Location: Northampton, NN1, NN2, NN3
Hours: This role is a full-time role (40 hours per week) - based on a variable shift system which may include earlies, evenings, nights, weekends and bank and public holidays.
Job Description:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are always maintained. You will be joining a leading children's organisation with a mission to provide looked-after young people with a safe and nurturing environment, one that promotes empowerment, independence and choice, while enhancing their core living skills, and ability to move across the care continuum into fully independent living.
You will provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment to our residents; maintain a regular recording system in connection with each young person, be involved in the implementation of care plans and assist in the publication of reports when required.
Person Specification:
* You should hold a Level 3 diploma in children and young people's residential care, or be willing to work towards. This is an Ofsted requirement.
* You should have experience working with children and young people.
* You should be dedicated to providing outstanding care.
* You should be suitable to work with children. A DBS Certificate is a requirement for the role.
Company Overview:
SBCHL has in excess of 70 homes across London, Peterborough, Kent and Northampton, plus an independent specialist school for children aged 8-19 with autism and other learning difficulties. We deliver high-quality care to support children and young people in overcoming obstacles, enabling them to celebrate achievements and develop independent skills. Our qualified and dedicated team nurtures and builds the self-esteem of every individual, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
Benefits:
* 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Pension with NEST Pensions
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Access to Sage Employee Benefits
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
* 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service
* Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)
* Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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