Title: Residential Support Worker
* Located in Burton on Trent
o Salary: £23,000 - £25,000
The successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
+ Previous experience in children's care home roles is essential
# Full UK Manual Driving Licence
* Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
o Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
+ Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
# Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
What do you get in return?
* Competitive salary
o Opportunities for personal and professional development
+ Funded training
# Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
* Birthday rewards scheme
o Employee recognition rewards scheme
+ Funded DBS and Update Service
# 28 Days per year annual leave
* Incremental holiday increases after 1 year
As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:
o Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
+ Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
# General house duties and maintenance
* Completing health and safety checks
o Budgeting
+ Key working
# Advocacy
* Behaviour management
o Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards
+ Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans
# Adhering to individual risk assessments
* Working in partnership with other agencies
o Report writing and attending reviews as required
In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 and select option 5.
Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online -