Residential Support Worker (Bank)
Location: Sheffield
Job Term: Bank Staff - 0 Hours Contract
Salary: £12.75 to £14.25 + Sleep-in allowance of £60 per sleep
Sleep-ins are required as part of this role
Seeking
Exciting career opportunities have arisen with West Valley Home. We are looking for Bank Residential Support Workers to work within our mixed gender Children’s Home. The home is registered for young people aged 8 years to 18 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a 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’s policies and procedures. To work as a member of the team. To provide care, guidance, control and support to 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 of working with young people, preferably in a residential home
- Experience of working with children with low self-esteem and challenging behaviours
- Supporting 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
This is a bank staff role on a 0 hours contract, meaning there are no guaranteed hours. You will be called upon as and when required to meet the needs of the service, including covering sickness, annual leave, emergencies, or additional staffing requirements.
Shifts may include 15 hour day shifts, waking nights, or day and sleep-in duties, depending on the needs of the home.
As part of the role, there may be occasions where you are expected to meet the needs of the service at short notice to cover sickness or emergencies. This may mean that you may need to stay on shift beyond the expected finish time and complete additional hours. Due to the nature of the service, you cannot leave the home until suitable cover is obtained.
The benefits you can expect as a Bank 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
No
Job Types: Bank Staff, 0 Hours Contract
Salary: £12.75 to £14.25 per hour, dependent 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: Part-time
Pay: £12.75-£14.25 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- 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
