Do you have the compassion and commitment to make a difference to children's lives?
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organisation, becoming part of our welcoming and supportive team. We are seeking Children’s Residential Support Workers who are dedicated to offering a safe, nurturing environment for children and being a positive, consistent role model in their lives.
What will I do as a Children’s Residential Support Worker?
- You will be a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support to children providing structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child.
- You will build effective relationships with the children, support them with routine, join the children in activities and holidays, creating meaningful care plans, working together with parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers, write reports and ensuring records are kept clear and up to date.
- Help our children develop self-esteem, a feeling of safety and develop personal strategies to deal with behaviours that challenge and ultimately to achieve their optimum potential.
Location: Tadley, Bramley, Burghfield (West Berkshire)
Hours: 40 hour working week (Bonus: 4 sleep-in’s per month £50 per weekday and £60 per weekend)
Shift patterns: 7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm & 7am-10pm
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, so candidates must have the right to work in UK without sponsorship.
Why work for us?
- FREE Staff Transport – We’re proud to offer free transport for non-drivers from designated pick-up points to and from our homes. We will not deduct travel costs from salaries Amegreen fully covers the cost to ensure accessibility and support for our team.
- Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
- You will be enrolled into a diploma (Level 3 Children and Young People). We want to support you with your career and will provide you with further qualifications and develop you into a more senior role
- Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments.
- Sick pay (after probationary period)*
- Company pension
- All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card
- Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
- Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward
- Death in Service x4 your salary
- Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!
Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.
*** Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***