Residential Support Worker

Job Description: We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Support Worker based in Stafford . If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week plus sleep ins. Our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £32,000 (Inclusive of sleep ins) As a Residential Children's Support Worker your responsibilities will include: * Provide support using a person centred approach. * Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family. * Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres. * Support the children in all aspects of their daily living. * Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm. * Continuous commitment to professional development. * To be willing to cover other homes when required. * Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: * Condensed working week * Brilliant internal progression opportunities * Opportunity to complete a level 5 qualification * Free meals on shift To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus