Children’s Residential Support Worker - LD

Job Description

Children’s Residential Care WorkerTo provide support to children and young people with a range of additional needs and learning difficulties.Do you have experience of Childrens Residential CareDo you have the right to work in the UKYou must be over the age of 22 years to work in Children’s Residential Services.(We can only accept applications from UK based candidates as we are not part of any visa sponsorship scheme).Location - Walkden (Salford)Hours - 37.5 hours per weekSalary - £21,283.00 annual salaryIn addition to this basic salary, you can also earn £87.50 per each sleep in and an additional 25% enhancement for all weekend hours worked.

• 2 yearly salary increments.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Flexible working encouraged
• job shared considered
• Continuous professional development - Enrolled for QCF level 3 after 6 months probation

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young peopleAre you passionate about equality, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled lifeDo you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and developmentHere at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children, young people, and adults we support.Main Responsibilities

• As a children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for individuals with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting independence.
• Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, your role as Children’s Residential Support Worker will be to prepare, assist and enable the young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan. You will support the children and young peoplewith communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to enhance the young people’s lives whilst accessing the service.
• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.
• You will be expected to key work children and young people.
• You will support children and young people with a range of communication methods to promote choices, fulfilment and achievement.

About the serviceOur service based in Walkden (Salford) are for children and young people with learning difficulties, complex needs and Autism.The overall aim of the service is to reduce the number of placements experienced by young people, allowing them a period of stability by providing a safe predictable and consistent environment in order to support them to move on from the home. This may beto return to family, foster care, independence or an alternative provision.About you & Qualifications

• Ideally, we’re looking for someone with experience in a similar background, but it’s not essential as full training will be provided.
• Following a successful 6 month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers and professionals.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• You’ll be writing reports, so a good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential.
• Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.

Why work for us

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer annual incremental pay progression.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Company pension plan with 7% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
• Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health
• Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff
• A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme - Employer contribution
• Paid holiday
• A 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme
• Long service recognition scheme
• Full suite of training resources to meet your employment needs with recognised qualifications.
• Reward and Discount Platform
• Access to employee engagement events
• Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee incentive for refer a friend scheme
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Ability to apply for blue light card discount
• Many onsite services have free onsite parking