Children's Residential Support Worker - Leiston, United Kingdom - Able Health Care
Description
Able Health Care are seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker for their Ofsted Rated 'Good ' children's home in Leiston.
Salary:
£11.25- £13.25 per hour
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SLEEP IN RATES PAID AT £45 per night additional to salary_
As a Residential Support Worker you will
- Empower young people in positive decision making
- Role model good practice always
- Provide advice, guidance and support to young people
- Ensure the care given to the young people is in line with the homes Statement of Purpose
- Implement the activities program in place for individual children and groups
- Support the care planning and behaviour management of children in the home
- Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development by attending training and developing practices
- Liaise professionally with children's parents, social services, or other relevant authorities as appropriate around the care provided for children
- Carry out domestic tasks to maintain reasonable levels of hygiene and maintenance and ensure that the building remains in a reasonable condition
- Provide sleepin cover as part of a team on a regular basis
What we are looking for
- Able Healthcare are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic and have a desire to support children and young people who have additional needs.
- Applicants will have experience of working with children who present behavioural challenges, possibly those with additional mental health and wellbeing needs, Autism or ADHD, however this is not essential.
- Have an empathetic and understanding nature, and a desire to aid children in achieving their aspirations.
- Be resilience and be able to manage challenging behaviour in a caring and considered manner.
What we offer
- A competitive salary
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Being part of a business run with a sense of family values at its core
Salary:
£11.25-£13.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Diploma Level 3 Children's Residential Care (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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