Position: Residential Support Worker - Children’s Home
Salary: £29,120/annum (based on 40 hrs/week) £14.00/hr.
Start date: immediate (following satisfactory recruitment checks)
Location: Oldham (OL4)
Hours: On a rota basis to suit the needs of the home (Full time and part-time positions are available)
We are looking for a number of experienced and dedicated support workers to work within a children’s home in the Oldham area.
The Home offers specialised residential care and support for children up to the age of 18 years with Learning Disabilities and/or autism, who present in behaviours that challenge.
The Home:
- The Home is located close to public transport links and easily accessible within the Oldham area.
- It is a fantastic home for the children to grow, develop and meet their best outcomes.
The position:
- You will be part of a team, working together to create a safe and loving home from home environment for the children and young people who live there.
- Be expected to provide 24-hour care and support for all the children living at the home.
- Some personal care may be required depending on the individual needs of the child.
Requirements:
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent desirable.
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in residential Childcare is essential, support will be provided.
- Prior experience and understanding of behaviours that challenge is essential.
- You must have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service. If you do not currently have a DBS, then we can help with your application for a new DBS.
- Prior experience working with children with SEN such as Autism and Learning Disabilities as well as challenging behaviours would be desirable.
- You will be subject to all relevant checks to comply with the law and safer recruitment guidelines and provide all relevant documentation.
- Provide a full CV which includes any time out of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person