Aropa Care Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker on a permanent basis for our 4-bed children's home in Seven Sisters, Neath. The home accommodates children and young people between the ages of 8 to 17 who have social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
We provide quality homes for individuals, offering an atmosphere that promotes security, trust, fairness, and privacy for its young residents within a safe and caring environment. It is important that candidates are committed to working with children and young people.
The home offers an environment with a child-centred approach to help them regain balance in their lives and prepare them for the next stage, whether returning to their family, moving to foster care, or transitioning to independent living.
As a Support Worker, you will set boundaries for individuals displaying challenging or emotional behaviour while developing relationships built on mutual trust. You will also provide practical care to increase their independent living skills, promote self-esteem and self-awareness, encourage achievement, and help them reach their full potential.
While the role of a Support Worker offers variety, progression opportunities, and training, it requires a dedicated and committed individual to succeed. Experience is not essential, but a positive attitude, friendly demeanour, and caring nature are necessary.
If you are looking for a challenge and wish to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, we are interested in hearing from you.
Requirements:
- Flexibility with working hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and sleeping in shifts.
- If not already qualified, a willingness to undertake QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People.
- Possession of a full UK manual driving licence for operating the home's car.
In return, the following benefits are available:
Competitive salary of £12.60 an hour (minimum £24,600 per annum)
Scenario: With sleeping in shifts, the minimum earnings are £29,500 (excluding overtime which is available upon request)
- Permanent full-time contract (37.5 hours a week)
- Rolling rota provided a year in advance (5 days on, 4 days off)
- Extra pay for sleeping-in shifts
- Use of company cars during work hours
- Employee Discount Card
- Support for achieving QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People
- Career progression opportunities
- Fully funded induction programme, including face-to-face sessions, online modules, and shadow shifts
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all staff
- Meals provided during shifts
- Casual dress code
- Fully funded enhanced DBS certificate
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Auto enrolment pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (manual) (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SWBH