Residential Support worker
Holbeach, Spalding, Wisbech
Salary: £12.60/hour
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Shifts: 2-4/week (39 hour average) + £62.64 per sleep
Working in our client's Children's Homes means becoming an integral part of a young person's daily life, sharing in their highs and lows. Support workers play a pivotal role in helping them regain their childhood and shape their journey toward well-rounded adulthood. It's a deeply rewarding role, despite the inevitable challenges. The most fulfilling moments often come as small victories with significant impact.
These homes provide a nurturing environment for young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The aim is to ensure the best possible outcomes for these young individuals. Current support workers derive immense satisfaction from even the smallest positive changes in their lives, celebrating these modest achievements wholeheartedly.
What does a typical day look like?
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be providing compassionate care and guidance to children with learning disabilities in a nurturing home environment. Your role involves offering daily support, assisting with personal care routines, and organising engaging activities tailored to their interests. Collaborating with colleagues and professionals, you'll contribute to individual care plans and maintain accurate documentation. Your compassionate approach, coupled with strong communication skills, will help foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere for these children, guiding them towards growth and development in a safe, supportive setting.
The ideal candidate:
- A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must!
- The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
- If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), our client will pay for you to study and support you every step of the way
Benefits:
- The Real Living Wage as a minimum
- Full induction and introductory programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
- Free meals
- A great employee Benefits programme
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
- 28 days annual leave
If you are ready to apply and grow within yourself and this fabulous company, then - go for it and apply. Please forward us your CV.
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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
