Job Description
Title: Residential Support Worker for Children
Experienced applicants are invited to apply!
Full Time / Flexible shift pattern that include sleep Ins.
Flexible working options are available (prefer candidates who are looking to join on full time basis)
Salary shown is based in between 11.50 – 12.50 (depending upron previous work experience, qualifications and the quality of interview)
Here, you’ll join a supporting, driven team, helping and guiding young Children of a mixed gender. It’s highly rewarding work where the duties you carry out have life-changing results!
CPD opportunities after successfully passing probation and fast-tracked career development for suitable candidates.
We are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest quality, and it is our fantastic staff who are making this happen.
Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of others?
We are seeking residential support workers to join our experienced team at our well-established OFSTED registered homes located in ILFORD & Southwest London. We are looking for you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the young people in our care.
The children in our care are between 8-18 years of age and have a range of complex needs - which may include emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be asked to work alongside qualified care givers and clinicians in homely settings.
- Duties:
- Providing transport for the young people to access different provisions
- Helping the young people access education
- Household duties
- Paperwork
- Days out (e.g. social events, shopping, cinema, swimming)
- Contacts, visit, key work meeting and therapy sessions
- Offering guidance, support and structure to their everyday lives
The day can be very unpredictable and quite easily you could spend the entire afternoon providing 1:1 support managing extremely challenging behaviour, the right type of person needs to be flexible, adaptable and able to read situations and help our young people make positive choices.
- Desires:
- Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- 12 months experience working in a residential setting – desirable
- Benefits:
- A dedicated and skilled Managers who provide excellent leadership across the region
- Qualified managers who are fully committed to supporting staff development
- Level 5 diplomas fully funded
- Fast track CPD opportunities considered for all
- Management development programs - if you wish to sustain a long term and progressive career with an organisation that has an international presence like no other provider in this field
- On shift meals provided
- Employer Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- Accelerated earning potential – overtime and extra sleep ins available
The Solace Care Group are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilford, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
- Support Environment: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health & Social Care (preferred)
Reference ID: AWAIS-SRSW