Job Title: Children's Residential Support WorkerLocation: Greater ManchesterSalary: £29,120 per annum (inclusive of 2 sleeps)Contract: Full-time, PermanentNext Steps: Apply now orcontact Brooklea at Liquid Personnel for more informationAbout the role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join a fantastic home for children and young people aged 11 – 17 with backgrounds of trauma and emotional behavioural difficulties.
You will be working for an incredible local Children's Homes provider who works across the greater Manchester area.Your key responsibilities as the Residential Support Worker:As the Residential Support worker, you will provide a high standard of care and support to vulnerable young people with emotional behaviour difficulties and/or self-esteem issues in order to maximise individual potential.
You will demonstrate positive attitudes, patience, understanding and respect in providing care to the children and young people.
To maintain a flexible, caring, and sensitive approach to service delivery, regardless of young peoples' individual cultural, religious and/or sexual diversity.
To work in a professional manner, and to develop a good working relationship with both children and young people and other outside agencies.
You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
You will create timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people.
Consistency and organisation skills are key.Essential Requirement: Hold a Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or be working towards thisGood knowledge around Children's Homes regulations (2015), Children's Homes Regulations including the quality standardsIdeally hold at least 1 years' experience within a children's residential homesHold a Full UK driving licence Benefits: Comprehensive trainingA funded QCF qualificationEmployment assistance programme, i.e.
access to counselling and supportA career pathway for progressionAdditional pay for sleep-ins'Generous Annual entitlement