Residential Support Worker | Rewarding Career Supporting Young People
Permanent Position(s) available!
Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £34,495 - £35,381 per annum
Hours: Different patterns available;
51 Hours per week (3 on / 3 off shift pattern) - 07.15am - 22.00pm.
39 Hours per week (Mixed Rota of 2 shifts) Either 07.15am - 15.45pm OR 13.30pm - 22.00pm
Night Waking 4 on / 4 off - 20.30pm - 07.30am
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist education and residential care provider supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism, learning disabilities, communication needs and associated behavioural challenges.
We are looking for people who are experienced in Special Needs Care & Support roles with children & young adults from all walks of life. The most important thing we're looking for is that our applicants have a passion for helping those that are vulnerable and have additional needs. For those that aren't necessarily qualified, don't panic, full on-site training is provided!
You will be required to provide direct support and care to children in a residential setting.
All roles will be based at one location and won’t require additional travelling to different sites or locations. You will oversee the care for an individual child throughout the day, and will be an important part of the support network of the children in the dorm you will be working in. All children have 3 support workers, so you won’t be alone. You will be working alongside 2 other support assistants that work alternate shifts to yourself.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support young people with daily living skills and routines
- Promote independence, confidence and personal development
- Organise and participate in activities and community outings
- Provide emotional support and personal care where required
- Maintain a safe, nurturing and supportive environment
Benefits:
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Welcome bonus available for eligible candidates
✔ Free meals during shifts
✔ Paid training and qualifications
✔ Clear career progression opportunities
✔ Employee wellbeing programme
✔ Employee discount scheme
✔ Free onsite parking
Experience within care, education, support work or residential settings is desirable but not essential. Full training is provided.
Join a team where your work genuinely changes lives and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. Apply today.
Pay: £14.00-£14.25 per hour
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
