Job description
We’re recruiting skilled, experienced, passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Day team as Seniors and Residential Support Workers! If you're ready to help children and young people with emotional behaviour disorders achieve their goals and live the best life possible, we want to hear from you!
At our residential service, we provide children with the support they need to thrive, discover their potential, and lead fulfilling lives. Many of the children we support face challenges that prevent them from pursuing their dreams, but with your help, we can change that.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide essential support to children and young adults throughout the night. Your role will be to ensure they feel comfortable and safe while promoting their independence and confidence.
Some of your daily tasks may include:
- Personal Care: Assisting with daily activities such as taking medication, helping with meals, and providing emotional support.
- Life Skills Development: Helping individuals with essential skills like money management, cooking, and using public transport.
- Engaging in Activities: Organising and participating in fun activities such as outdoor adventures or attending events like concerts.
- Supporting Independence: Encouraging individuals to achieve their goals, build their confidence, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
- Building Trust: Listening to individuals’ needs and providing the highest level of care in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping individuals discover new interests, overcome challenges, and achieve milestones they never thought possible.
What We Offer:
- Training & Development: Funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, children and paid training while you learn for RSW
- Salary: £13.28-£14.28per hour depending upon experience
- Holidays: 28 days of annual leave (including eight statutory bank holidays).
- Special Dates: time and half pay on key dates over Christmas.
- Other Benefits:
- Casual dress code.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee discount.
- Referral programme.
What We Need From You,
- Core Values: A passion for working with children and young adults, and alignment with our values of kindness, diversity, positivity, and vision.
- Driving Licence: A driving licence and access to a car is preferred due to limited public transport in the area, but not essential.
- Work Authorisation: You must be authorised to work in the UK.
- Shifts: You will be required to work Night Shifts (8 pm – 8 am). two weeks rolling rota, Monday, Tuesday , Saturday, Sunday - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Skills and Experience:
Solid prior experience is required to fulfil the role. We offer full training to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role. We look for individuals who are empathetic, reliable, and committed to making a difference.
Job Title: Waking Night Residential Support Worker, qualified level 3 Health and social care (children)
Location: Greenwich, Plumstead London
Type of Service: Children's residential (Supporting individuals with Emotional Behaviour Disorders)
Salary: £13 - £14 per hour, depending upon experience
Job Type: Full time Permanent,
Job Types: Full-time Permanent
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London Plumstead reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Residential support worker: 1 year (required)
- Children's Residential: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.90-£14.28 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Residential Children: 1 year (required)
- children residential: 1 year (required)
- Working with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Health and Social care Children (required)
- Level 3 Children health and social care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Full time RSW
