Residential Support Worker

Young people have said "We want staff who are kind, fun, and always here for us!" We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker who can help make our home a safe, happy and welcoming place for children and young people aged 8-18.
Our young people say they want staff who can listen to them, have fun and join in, help them feel safe, don't give up on them and who can explain things, not just say "no" If that sounds like you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
What It's Like Working with us, we want you to feel confident, supported and part of our team from day one and here's what we offer:
A Friendly Welcome.
A full induction so you can learn all about our home, 40 hours of shadowing, watching experienced staff and getting to know the young people.
A chance to settle in at your own pace.
Training & Development, lots of training so you can keep growing.
Regular supervisions and coaching from the management team.
Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence.
A Supportive Team.
Regular team meetings.
An open door policy, you can always talk to someone.
You will never be left alone on shift we always work together.
Day to Day Life as every day is different!
You'll work closely with the Manager and support the staff and young people. This includes:
Taking part in sleep ins.
Helping with routines and daily living.
Supporting feelings, emotions and behaviour.
Planning fun activities and getting involved.
Celebrating achievements, big and small.
Some of our young people have faced difficult times and they might have big feelings, challenging behaviour or additional needs, but they also have incredible strengths. Your job is to help them shine.
In this role you will need to:
Stay overnight (sleep ins) to help keep everyone safe.
Support young people with their daily needs.
Work closely with the Manager.
Support and guide other staff.
Provide supervision to support workers.

Has experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
Understands how to support young people who might feel upset or show behaviours which some can say are challenging.
Wants every young person to feel safe, cared for, and respected.
Understands that all young people have different needs, emotional, physical, social and cultural.
Has good organisational skills and can lead a team.
Can support and guide staff in a calm, positive way.
What You should have:
Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards it and we will support with this.
Experience working with children or young people.
Understanding of how children grow, learn and develop.
A positive, caring, restorative approach, we fix problems together, not through punishment.
Motivation and enthusiasm to support young people and families.
Experience supervising staff.
UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and nights working with us is a 24/7 team effort, but you will always have support around you., The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.