Residential Support Worker

Posted 21 October 2024
Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum + + Sleep In Payments and Qualifications
LocationBridgwater
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMBCYP2848382_1729594656
Contact NameMark Beaver

Job description

Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!

I am looking for a Residential Support Worker to work with a fantastic family run local provider of specialist children's homes based in Bridgewater. The Manager is looking to add some enthusiasm and new blood to the team who they can train.

If you have worked with young people in education, SEN, youth work, fostering or young people with difficult beginnings, apply!

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:

  • Starting salary of £23,000 to £26,000 (depending on experience)
  • Additional £6,000 per annum (10 x Sleep Ins Month)
  • Full-time contract
  • Paid for DBS
  • Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
  • On-going progression opportunities
  • Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

The successful candidate will have :

  • Experience working with young people in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
  • Ability to present themselves as a positive role model
  • A positive attitude, empathy and resilience
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

If you are looking for your next move, apply here!