Residential Support Workers
Location : Leicester / Leicestershire
Job Term : Full-time - Permanent
Salary : £12.50 to £14.75 per hour + Sleep-in allowance
Seeking
Exciting career opportunities has risen with Happy Group Ltd (HGL). We are looking for Residential Support Workers to work within our mixed gender Children’s Homes. The homes are registered for young people aged 8 years to 17 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity, working for an established regional Children’s Organisation 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 Organisations policies and procedures. To work as a member of the team. To provide care, guidance, control and support to the young people with violent & aggressive behaviours, disabilities and/or complex health care needs and in appropriate cases, to work with their families or carers.
Requirements of the post
- Preferably a NVQ Level 3 / 4 or Level 3 / 4 Diploma Children’s Workforce in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Experience with working with young people preferably in a residential home
- Experience of working with service users 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 Happy Group Limited
- To work on a rota basis 365 days a year, (inc. weekends/Bank Holiday)
The benefits you can expect as a Residential Support Worker working for Happy Group Limited:
- 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 in Happy Group Limited before these are advertised
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program which is confidential and available 24/7
- Store discount
- Referral programme
- Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff
- Free parking
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYING STAFF THAT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP
Please email your current CV to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
