Residential Support Worker

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Northumberland. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £11.00 - £12.00 plus sleep-ins.As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:* Provide support using a person centred approach.* Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.* Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.* Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.* Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.* Continuous commitment to professional development.* To be willing to cover other homes when required.* Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:* Overtime opportunities.* Company car.* Progression opportunities.* Paid enrolment onto Level 3.To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus