Childrens Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker  
Northamptonshire, NN5 
£23,795 - £24,835 Per Annum Plus Sleep In Payments (up to £4000 Per Annum) 
 
We are currently recruiting for an exceptional provider of care for Children & Young People. 

This is an organisation that offers excellent care and education support to young people with challenging behaviours. 

We are looking for Support Workers support in the safe running of the home and work with a team to ensure positive outcomes for the young people. 

The role will involve developing interests and attitudes of the young people and supporting to live independent and healthy lives, while encouraging educational goals.  You will support the young people to achieve the best outcomes 

We are looking for individuals with experience of working with challenging behaviour within a residential setting and an understanding of safeguarding and promotion of welfare of young people.  

You will be working a one on two off shift pattern: 

WEEK 1 

08:00am – 22:00pm Monday, Thursday & Sunday 

WEEK 2 

08:00am – 22:00pm Wednesday & Sunday 

WEEK 3 

08:00am – 22:00pm Tuesday & Friday 

The back to WEEK 1. There will be the requirement to do sleep ins on some of the days and when you do the shift is 08:00am – 23:00pm – sleep in – 07:00am – 08:30am the next day. 

*Shifts are done on a fair rota system*  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Support in the development of new techniques and approaches to childcare within the provision. 

• Encourage development in individual’s interested and attitudes 

• Establish positive and trusting relationships with the young people 

• Participate in activities and holidays with the young people 

• Assist in preparation of meals in the home 

• Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person 

• Encourage young people to develop educationally 

• Observe and assess behaviours of the young people. 

• Ensure accurate care plans and reports at all times 

• Liaise with outside agencies to ensure the best care. 

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, young people and families 

• Always ensure best care practices in line with policies and procedures 

Requirements: 

• Must have experience of working with young people in a residential setting 

• Must hold a relevant qualification in residential childcare or equivalent. 

• Experience of work with learning Disabilities or SEBD would be extremely advantageous 

• Range of life skills and experience is essential. 

• Understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing with regards to children and young people 

• MUST be a driver and hold a valid UK Driving Licence 

In return: 

You will receive a competitive salary and holiday entitlement, excellent training opportunities and career progression within an organisation that is growing and achieving outstanding results. 

**Please note this client does not hold a Sponsor Licence so we cannot offer sponsorship** 

To apply for this position please email your CV to s.belton@siamogroup.com or alternatively you can call 0116 2334404 for further information