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Childrens Residential Support Worker
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you love working with children & young people and making a real difference in their lives? Join our brand-new Short Breaks Service as a Residential Support Worker π‘
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Full-time | π Permanent
π Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
π 3 week rolling rota
π° Β£27,398 - Β£32,172+ overtime opportunities
π Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
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π§© About the Role:
Weβre launching a new and exciting service to support children and young people aged 8β18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs.
This home will provide short breaks for up to 3 young people at a time, helping them build confidence, friendships, and life skills.
Until the home opens, you'll work across our other homes in Hinckley, Coalville & Syston π
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π Key Responsibilities:
To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
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What Youβll Need as a Childrens Residential Support Worker:
Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
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π° Pay & Benefits:
We are committed to creating equal opportunities in the workplace and supporting a healthy work-life balance. As such, flexible working arrangements are available.
Employee Benefits Include:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service
Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave through the HolidayPlus scheme
A range of family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, adoption pay, and other family-related leave
Service-related sick pay from day one
Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% employer contribution
Option to contribute via salary sacrifice for tax and National Insurance savings
Death in service cover of four times annual earnings for pension scheme members
Cycle to Work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loans
Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, retailers, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via a dedicated benefits portal
20% discount at charity retail stores
Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy treatments, and more
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for support and guidance
Access to a full learning and development programme
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