Children's Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights

Do you thrive in making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a passion to work with children?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PBS team who support children with complex needs, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and behaviors that challenge.

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a person-centered approach to supporting people with a learning disability.

You will work directly with the young people to provide care and support to meet their needs and develop their independence and life skills, implementing evidence-based interventions and PBS plans to reduce behaviors of concern and improve quality of life.

So, if you are kind, resilient, and have a “can do” attitude, apply below:

Yearly salary includes bonus £20 uplift per night (Average nights 3.5 per week)

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for by Family Care Group
• To support young people with any personal care needs Undertake moving and handling in line with policies and procedures.
• To attend and contribute to your supervision sessions and appraisal processes.
• To represent the company when called upon to do so by exhibiting the highest professional standards.
• To participate in training programmes and individual training courses Undertaking waking night duties in accordance with the home’s Rota
• To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements

You:

• Must hold a current valid full driving license.
• Previous Residential Childcare experience is essential (Not nursery/early years)
• Experience with Learning disabilities or mental health support for adults & children is essential.
• Possessing a Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce is desirable.
• Be able to work on a night shift/Rota basis - waking night shifts - 152 hours per month
• An enhanced DBS certificate will be required upon appointment

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the postholder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,675.00-£26,495.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person