Residential Support Worker

Full Time position.

Want to be part of a brand new 4 bedded residential children's home? If so, we would love to hear from you. Be part of creating a supportive, family like home for children and young people.

Job Description

One Step Care are looking for a confident staff member with at least an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care and who is able to build strong relationships with young people and work in a solution focus way. This opportunity is for a Residential Support Worker to work in our brand new Children's Home with up to four young people, aged 10-18 years old. Our home will accommodate children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

Our aims are to; provide a safe, secure, homely, and positive environment for the children in our Home, to make sure they are supported and nurtured in reaching their full potential, to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home and for our Company.

Our team members will be committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the children we will support. Our dynamic and flexible service will be tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Who we are looking for:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a wider team to assess each child’s needs, implementing individual care plans and providing a level of supervision and support. You will build close relationships with the children in our home, supporting their life’s, hobbies, education, and relationships outside of the home.

As a member of our team it is important you have a great sense of humour, you are fun to be around and have the ability to work flexibly to achieve the best outcomes for our children.

The successful applicant will be required to supervise and support children and young people. Helping to develop and maintain their skills to live independent and fulfilled lives and to ensure that the support provided meets the needs of the child and promotes their individual rights, choice and independence.

So is you feel you have ‘what it takes’ to positively impact the life of children and young within our brand new home then get in touch.

If you want to know more about our Home or the Job Role itself, please drop us a message. We would love to hear from you.

Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening, bonuses and company pension.

Desirable Requirements

Hold a transferable DBS

Ability to drive and hold a current full driving licence;

Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

* Salary £30,800 and £31,840 are based on 40 hours per week and a minimum of 2 sleep in shifts per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,800.00-£31,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

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

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2024
Reference ID: OCSM1