Residential Support Workers
Location : Sheffield
Job Term : Full-time - Permanent
Salary : £12.75 to £13.75 + Sleep-in allowance of £60 per sleep.
Sleep-in's are required as part of this role.
Consists of 15 Hour Shifts part of this role.
Seeking
Exciting career opportunities has risen with West Valley Home. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to work within our mixed gender Children’s Home. The home is to be registered for young people aged 8 years to 18 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an new home within the Children’s Residential sector with incredible career progression, offering stability, staff care, funded training and support to gain relevant skills and qualifications.
Overall Purpose of Role
To provide an effective service to young people within the context of the organisation policies and procedures. To work as a member of the team. To provide care, guidance, control and support to the young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. To work with their families and support them to build positive relationships with their children.
Requirements of the post
- Preferably a Level 3 Diploma Children’s Workforce in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Experience with working with young people preferably in a residential home
- Experience of working with children with low self-esteem and challenging behaviours
- Supporting staff with young people with complex needs, including health needs and interventions (including medication administration)
- Committed to the vision of working to the ethos and culture of West Valley
- To work on a rota basis 365 days a year, (inc. weekends/Bank Holiday/Christmas/New year) The rota is not a rolling rota and completed to meet the needs of the home. This consists of 16 hour shifts, days and nights or day and sleep-in duties.
The benefits you can expect as a Residential Support Worker working for West Valley:
- Competitive rate of pay, including a progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance
- Full induction programme
- Company pension scheme
- Team away days
- Free specialised training and accredited qualifications
- First access to internal roles, and managerial positions as the company grows
- Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff
- Free parking
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.75-£13.75 per hour, dependant on skills and experience
Driving licence: Full driving licence required due to the nature of the role
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Experience:
- Support Environment: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Diploma level 3 in Residential Child Care (preferred)
Work Location: At the home
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.75-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you had a safeguarding related disciplinary before?
- Are you a minimum of 23 years old? (Safeguarding Reasons)
- Do you require a sponsorship to work?
- Are you comfortable with working with children that display challenging behaviours?
Licence/Certification:
- Fully Enhanced Clean DBS (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
