Residential Child Care Worker

Job Overview:
Assure Group have set up a new Residential Children's home in Oadby Leicester. The home will provide residential care services for young people with Emotional and Behavioural needs and complex needs. We are looking for caring, resilient and determined support workers to join our teams for immediate start. Some previous relevant experience is preferred, but its not essential and we welcome applicants with transferable skills. So even if you have no experience but are passionate about working with young people or are looking or a career change we would love to hear form you.

Our home has a “family feel” and operates a therapeutic care model. We have a structured induction, robust training process with pay scales and clear opportunities for progression and development into more senior roles. We have strong established team members that will support and mentor you in your role to enable you to achieve your own career aspirations.

About us

At Assure Group children and young people are at the centre of our care and homes.

·We provide a homely environment in which young people can feel safe and cared for

·You will have an opportunity to gain Level 4 qualification (replaces level 3)– which enables you to progress and move up the payscale as a qualified support worker

·We provide opportunities for progression and are invested in your development.

·We offer attractive pay and sleep in rate based on your qualifications and experience

·Christmas Bonus – paid annually.

The Support Worker role

The role will include building a positive relationship, based on understanding the needs of young people in our care. Showing kindness and compassion is essential and excellent communication skills are key.

·To provide care and support for the young people in our homes. Using your own experience and skills and the training we provide.

·To build positive relationships with firm boundaries to help build confidence and self esteem and to meet their needs.

·Safeguarding children at all times; providing supervision and participating in activities that help develop their life skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Residential Support Worker
Expected start date: 06/05/2024