Residential Support Worker Role overview
Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to the life of a child or young person? Join Enhanced Care Young Peoples Service and begin your career as a Residential Support Worker.
Enhanced Care Young Peoples Service is an established provider committed to delivering high-quality and therapeutic care and positive outcomes for children and young people. Working within our growing organisation you will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy. You will have the opportunity to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you are free to achieve your potential.
We are seeking Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team to work in
Service Details
Our home in Tollesby is supported accommodation with an aim to provide a high standard of support to eight young people aged 16-18 years old in their own fully furnished flat. Our culture promotes their rights, provides nurture, respect and their safety as well as their well-being and independence being enhanced.
Our home provides young people with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to live as independently as possible through a recognised independence programme. Alongside this, staff develop positive relationships with young people supporting them in gaining education, training,employment as well as taking the time to experience enjoyment, achievement, and hope.
About the role
You will be an integral part of a team to work alongside other professionals to support children and young people. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality therapeutic care that enables children and young people to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential.
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. You will play a vital role in the daily lives and long-term development of our children and young people. You will build trusting relationships, provide emotional and day to day practical support and work in line with individual care plans to promote independence, resilience and positive outcomes.
You will work closely with colleagues, families and professionals to safeguard and advocate for children whilst maintaining accurate records in line with safeguarding expectations and contributing to care planning.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have completed, be working towards, or be willing to undertake the following qualification:
- The Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Or have completed the level 3 diploma in children and young people’s award.
We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide opportunities for successful candidates to achieve the required qualifications where necessary.
Working pattern and contract options
The role will involve working a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and sleep in duties.
We offer full-time, part time and bank positions with flexible shift patterns to support different lifestyles and commitments.
We operate a 365 days per year, 24 hours a day service.
Salary
Salary and grades will be determined on evidence provided through your application form, the interview process and certificates (see job description for more information).
· Grade A £14.00 – Little or no experience
· Grade B £14.75 – Experienced
· Senior Grade C £15.50 – Senior
· Grade D £16.50 – Team Leader
Our offer to youTraining and development
· A substantial training package which includes a specialist four-day Employee Induction Programme.
· Opportunities to gain fully funded qualifications relevant to your role.
· Career progression opportunities, with no restrictions on levels of roles in service.
· The opportunity to join our Deputy/Manager FastTrack programme.
Pay, holidays and recognition
· 28 days’ holiday a year, including bank holidays and pro-rata for part-time colleagues, with an additional day added after two years’ service and each year following up to a maximum of an additional weeks leave.
· Wages on Demand: get paid any day, not just on payday, with access to up to 50% of your earned wages whenever you want.
· Enhanced pay for bank holidays.
· Recognition awards for outstanding contribution.
Wellbeing and workplace benefits
· Health and wellbeing programme.
· Life Assurance (death in service policy)
· Use of voucher schemes
· Free parking.
· Discounted or free food.
· Company pension.
· Company-funded events and team activities.
· Free access to counselling services.
· £200 refer-a-friend payment.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Enhanced Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, employment history and reference checks.
Right to work and visa information
All offers of employment are subject to the organisation meeting its legal obligations under UK immigration law. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK at the point an offer is made.
*Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship as we do not currently meet the UKVI threshold. Please visit Gov.uk for further details*
Additional information
A full job description and person specification is available upon request. If you require any further information regarding this post, please feel free to email HR [email protected]
If you are passionate about making a positive difference and supporting children and young people to thrive, we would welcome your application.
Pay: £14.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
