Children's Support Worker
Hinckley
Up to 30,500
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our clients brand-new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This is a full-time, permanent position with a guarentee of 160 hour per month. You must also be able to commit to one sleep in shift per week.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be an essential part of a small, supportive team. This new home provides short-term placements for up to three children and young people (ages 8-18) to help understand their needs. Your main goal will be to build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote their independence, confidence, and emotional skills.
In this role, you will:
- Develop nurturing relationships with young people, focusing on their well-being and strengths.
- Work closely with families and other professionals to provide a holistic support system.
- Contribute to the daily running of the home, including cooking and cleaning, to create a safe and welcoming environment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure all safeguarding policies are followed.
- Be a positive and reliable presence, promoting a safe and secure space at all times.
While Hinckley will be your main base, you'll need to be flexible to cover shifts at other local homes in Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone, and Syston as needed.
What We're Looking For
To be a great fit for this role, you should have:
- The Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or be committed to achieving it within a set timeframe.
- A strong motivation to make a positive impact on young people's lives and build their resilience.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures for vulnerable children and young people.
- The flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and commit to sleep-ins.
- Relevant experience is a plus, but not essential. We value the right attitude and a willingness to learn above all else.
Our Pay & Benefits
This benefits package includes:
- 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases after five years of service.
- The option to buy an additional five days of annual leave through our HolidayPlus scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a generous employer match.
- Various family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Discounts and cashback from major retailers, cinemas, gyms, and more.
