Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Description

Job Title: Childrens Residential Support WorkerLocation: Nottingham (NG5 / NG7 / NG11) Salary: £24,761 to £25,761 p.a (INCLUSIVE of sleep-in allowance)Job Type: Full time, permanentDo you believe that every child must have the opportunity for education,to enjoy life, feel secure and develop caring relationships If so, we want to hear from you.About us:Total Care Matters is an established residential childrens home provider, with 8 homes across the East Midlands supporting children in care between the agesof 8 to 17.The Role:We are excited to hear from you for our Childrens Residential Support Worker vacancies at our childrens homes across Nottingham.You will become part of a small, caring team supporting young peopleYour role will be diverse and shift basedand will include overnight sleep-insYour day may include taking the young people to school, appointments and activitiesYour daily tasks may include some administration, household chores, cooking and helping young people with their personal careSalary:Yourannual salary will be made of a base rate, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus payment for sleep-ins. The base rate salary scale is £19,500 to £20,500 p.a plus £62.64 per sleep-in (up to £5,261 per year). What else do we offerQCF Level 4 and5 Children and Young People Families PractitionerComprehensive access to a variety of online and in-person training coursesAccess to personal and professional development Level 2 qualificationsIn-house Dramatherapist working with staff and young peopleProventrack record of internal promotion and development into "Homes" and "Operations" managementGrowing and expanding company focused on quality outcomes for young people and Outstanding Ofsted resultsQualifying criteria Candidates must: Be over 22 years oldHavea passion for, and ideally experience of, working with childrenHave excellent communication skillsHave a full UK manual driving licenceBe willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosureBe eligible to work in the UKPlease note:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure check. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.The cost will be deducted from pay.In line with the National Minimum Standards: Childrens Homes Regulations (England) 2001, "no person works in a childrens home unless they are at least 4 years older than the oldest child accommodated". Therefore, this vacancydoes have age restrictions for applicants.Total Care Matters Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguardingprocesses and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for considerationin the first instance. No agencies please.Please click the APPLY button and Complete the form received via email.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, CareWorker, Care Helper Care Management, Care Assist, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Carer, Care Support, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant,Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.