Children’s Residential Support Worker – Aspley, Nottingham

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Aspley, Nottingham

Salary/Rate £14 – £15.96/hour  

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Description:

Our client, who has 2 residential Children’s homes in the Aspley area, that have recently undergone OFTSED registration, are looking for dynamic Residential Support Workers to help create an environment where the young people can thrive.

The homes accommodate young people in their teens with social, emotional and behavioural needs, who you will be supporting on a flexible, seven day rolling rota which enables planning for a good work life balance. Both days shifts, sleep-ins and waking night shifts are available.

You will need to demonstrate compassion, commitment and be resilient in the role.

You must:

·        Have at least 1 year previous experience in a similar setting

·        Have experience of managing challenging behaviours

·        Be a driver with a full UK driving license

·        Have excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities:

·        Working within the guidance of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the quality standards.

·        To update care plans, risk assessments, and complete LAC reports, attend professional meetings where required to do so.

·        To complete key working sessions with the young people

·        Taking responsibility for the planning of the young peoples activities and ensuring that structure and routine are instilled.

Benefits:

·        Casual dress

·        Discounted or free food

·        On-site parking

·        Ongoing work

Schedule:

·        14 hour day shifts (8:00am – 22:00pm)

·        Night Shifts (22:00pm – 8:30am)

Please apply now and complete the documentation and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss the role in further detail.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship and all candidates must have the right to work in the UK.