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Children's Residential Support Worker
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 24,500 - 24,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £24,500 per year + £60 per sleep-in
Are you passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and additional needs to thrive and achieve their potential?
Our client is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Burton-on-Trent, providing care within a safe, nurturing, and family-style environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Provide personalised care and support to children with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairments, and complex needs.
* Build strong, trusting relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and positive attachments.
* Support children in daily routines such as mealtimes, personal care, and structured activities.
* Encourage independence and life skills development at every opportunity.
* Promote inclusion by supporting children to engage in education, therapy, and community activities.
* Use positive behaviour support strategies to manage challenging situations effectively.
* Assist in developing and following individual care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
* Keep accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
* Maintain a homely, safe, and supportive environment where children can feel valued and secure.
* Participate fully in shift patterns, including sleep-ins.
What you’ll be rewarded with:
* £24,500 annual salary + £60 per sleep-in
* £500 salary increase upon successful completion of probation
* £500 salary increase each year for every year of service post-probation
* Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
* Birthday rewards scheme, including an additional day off for your birthday
* £200 refer-a-friend scheme
* Employee recognition rewards scheme
* Generous holiday allowance, increasing annually with service
* Enhanced overtime allowance (time and a half)
* Relaxed, supportive working environment with excellent facilities
* Casual dress policy – be comfortable at work
* Free meals provided while on shift
What we’re looking for:
* Previous experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, behavioural challenges, and/or complex care needs
* A full UK manual driving licence – essential
* Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care or Children & Young People’s Workforce
* Ability to work shifts and complete overnight sleep-in
Shift Pattern:
* 2 days on, 4 days off (flexible depending on home requirements)
* Shifts run 8:00am – 10:30pm
* Average of 4–6 sleep-ins per month
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities – while being part of a supportive team that values and rewards you – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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