Children???s Support Worker

Job Description

Childrens Support WorkerLocation: South Cheshire/North Shropshire (CW3/TF9)Salary: £22,100 - £24,300 pa (inclusive of sleep ins)Hours: Full Time, Part Time, CasualContract: PermanentAre you looking for a rewarding career Could you help to change the life of children in residential careIf you are you able to relate to children and work as part of a team you could become a Childrens Support Worker in one of our 2-4 bed residential homes most of which are rated Outstanding or Good in the Staffordshire and surrounding areas. We are lookingfor individuals who are caring, compassionate, empathetic, friendly, fun, a good role model/communicator to join staff teams working with children aged 7-17 years. Whilst we would love you to have some experience either working with children or in social careno experience is necessary as full training in trauma informed child development, attachment and therapeutic care/parenting and education will be given.We believe that every child has the right to fulfil their potential and thrive. Working as a Childrens Support Worker, we will expect you to go the extra mile to ensure our children have a positive experience of childhood and make memories they will carrywith them through into adulthood and later life.In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.If this sounds like you, we would like to talk to you.What to expect:You will be part of a team working as a therapeutic parent to the young people, who have Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), supporting and guiding them in their day to day lives so that they are able to thrive:

• Taking the children to and from school (all homes have their own vehicles for staff use)
• Supporting the young people with activities within and outside of the home - including family contact, holidays, day trips, attending appointments
• The day to day running of the home (cooking, cleaning, shopping)
• Being a role model to the young people and helping them to develop life skills and supporting with their emotional needs

What we expect of you:

• Commitment to your role and our children who have experienced significant developmental delay and require stable, dedicated and passionate people to help them grow
• To work shifts on a Rota system, including sleep ins and weekends
• To be over 21 years of age
• Hold a full UK manual driving license

What we can offer you:

• All our homes are large 2-4 bedded modern houses that emulate a family home environment for our children and young people.
• Supportive friendly staff teams
• The option of full time, part time or casual hours
• Support in obtaining relevant qualifications - Level 4 Children and Young Person Family Practitioner qualification
• Career progression
• 224 hours annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension
• Blue light discount card
• Free meals on shift
• Paid DBS and update service
• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the quarter/long term service rewards
• Employee assistance programme (through Bupa)
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £1,000 bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Discounted holidays in the company holiday home in the UK

About Us:Unity Residential Care Services and The Place Young People Company are part of Edison Young People and own 18 private childrens residential homes across Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, and surrounding counties. Our mission is to improveopportunities for the children and young people in our care and education so that they can live fulfilled and enriched lives.As an equal opportunity employer, we believe that Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are crucial values for any successful business. We believe that by having a diverse and inclusive workforce there will be a diversity of thought amongst our staff that willhelp us grow as a business. We value our employees opinions and continue to strive towards creating a work environment where all our staff can be themselves, feel valued and included.All successful candidates will be subject to our safer recruitment procedures which includes a DBS check, right to work and reference checks. We require a completed application form prior to interview A completed company application form will be requiredbefore any invite to interview, which will be sent to you during the next stage of the recruitment process. If you havent heard back from us within 14 days, it means you have been unsuccessful with your application.