Residential Support Worker Waking Nights 4 on/4 off

Job Description

Our role at Witherslack Group is to give the young people who live in our childrens homes a sense of enduring security that they may have struggled to find until now. Thats why job security is part of whats on offer here for you, as a Residential Support Worker (Waking nights 4 on/ 4 off). We want you to have a long-term positive impact on the young people you work with. So, making sure you feel well taken care of and confident about your future here is vitally important to us. In that sense, its the perfect entry point or way to grow your career in care with one of the UKs leading providers.The young people here sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep. To have someone like you there, who understands them and can make sure theyre alright, makes a massive difference. It can be challenging. A lot of them are teenagers, who while like any others, can exhibit challenging behaviour, so youll need a special type of empathy, compassion, strength and resilience. Role models, in other words, with whom they can build a rapport before going to bed. They might be gamers, crafters, musicians or football fanatics. Whatever theyre into, youll know how to talk to them on a level and build a relationship, so if they need help in the night, theyll be comforted by your presence and youll know just how to meet their individual needs.About youWere looking for the kind of person who gets along naturally with all kinds of people, but isnt afraid to get stuck into a bit of cleaning and admin work during the quiet hours either. Not to mention carry out building checks and keep the house safe throughout the night. In short, its all about your sense of wanting to build a positive experience for our young people and give them the home they deserve in the best possible environment.Were looking for the kind of individual who gets along naturally with everyone, and can also say yes to the following: Youve got the right attitude and approach, whether or not youve got previous experience in care or a similar role (although it would be advantageous) Youre keen to complete a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) within two years (if you dont have it or its equivalent already) - which well pay for! You have held a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months Youd like to work in a place that takes issues like coronavirus so seriously, that it will not only allow you to interview by video to help keep everyone safe, but will also make sure as an employee youre taken care of financially should you fall ill and need to self-isolateAbout usWitherslack Group are the UKs number 1 childrens home provider, as judged by Ofsted (our sector regulator). We are driven to provide the very best care and education for children and young people with complex, challenging needs. We have high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, all contributing to our reputation for excellence and enhancing life opportunities.RewardThe benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good. Every day brings a sense of hard-won achievement and progress. There are also some outstanding rewards - in fact, our package is one of the best in the sector: Well cover the £6,000 cost of your qualification Full school holidays (including bank holidays) Contributory pension scheme, matched up to 5% Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary Health cash plan e.g. dental, optical and physiotherapy 24/7 counselling service Cycle to WorkIf youre new to care and are not sure if its for you, or if youd like to get a fuller understanding of the role in general, wed love to talk to you. You can call Helen Park, Office Manager on for an informal discussion.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.