Residential Support Worker
Bentham (Near Lancaster)
Salary: £20,725 – £25,769 per annum + excellent benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 21 July 2019

Our client is renowned for providing inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Their track record of success and sector-leading Ofsted judgements has been achieved through an ethos of high aspirations, placement stability through their ‘team around the child’ approach, unique in-school therapy solutions and inspiring environments. These all combine to optimise life opportunities for children and young people.

Are you looking to professionally progress? Our client supports, encourages and funds level three diplomas in Residential Care!

They currently have rewarding but challenging opportunities for Residential Support Workers to join their well-established team in Bentham.

Working with young people in their residential environments you will provide a holistic approach to their care whilst implementing and maintaining a calm, safe and relaxed living environment. Within this role you will always encourage and motivate our client’s young people to get the best out of everything they do, this includes within their home environment and out in the community.

Other responsibilities include undertaking casework, report writing and initiating and implementing individual care plans. You will also attend meetings when required as a representative and a voice for their children and young people. You will also understand their approach that every young person’s journey is different and be adaptable in the way you work ensuring dignity and confidentiality is at the forefront of everything you do.

About you
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a similar environment with vulnerable children and young people. You must also have the ability to build positive relationships as well as excellent communication skills. You must have held a full UK Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• £1000 per annum Attendance Incentive Scheme
• Group staff benefits, such as a Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• DBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.