Children's Residential Support Worker
Ofsted Regulated Residential Children’s Home
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 176 hours per month (2 on, 4 off)
Setting: 2-bed children’s home
Make a real difference every day
Nirvana Residential are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team as a Support Worker. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who need someone to believe in them, helping them develop the skills and confidence to move towards independence and adult life.
About the role
As a Support Worker in our established children’s home, you will:
- Support young people to attend meetings and reviews
- Support young people through targeted key working
- Play an active role as a Keyworker, including writing care plans, risk assessments and other reports, and attending meetings
- Support young people to gain and develop independent skills
- Promote and safeguard the welfare and safety of young people
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities, emergency services, and the young people we support
- Maintain accurate notes and records
- Monitor health and safety within the home and ensure high standards of cleanliness
- Complete training and engage in development opportunities
- Provide emotional support and guidance to young people with complex needs and behaviours
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the home
What we’re looking for
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- A positive “can do” attitude with a person-centred approach
- The right to work in the UK
- Good communication skills, with a strong level of spoken and written English
- A respectful, non-discriminatory approach to care
- Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
Desirable:
- Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People Workforce (or equivalent)
Pay & Benefits – Why work for Nirvana Care?
- Competitive salary
- £65 per sleep-in shift
- Overtime available
- 28 days annual leave
- Free parking available
- Contributory pension scheme
- Comprehensive paid induction
- High quality training
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 24/7 employee assistance and counselling
- Employee recognition awards
- Casual clothing
- Personal protective equipment provided as required
Additional benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Who are we?
At Nirvana Residential, we provide a stable, safe, and nurturing environment to support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives, helping them find a place of peaceful happiness in the world.
Apply now
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your career with Nirvana Residential.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- DBS Registered to the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
