Full Time position.
Come and JOIN our AMAZING Team at our 4 bedded residential children's home in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Why us?
Well, we heavily invest in our staff and we are real advocates for progression. We go beyond just the workplace, we don’t just want our staff to be part of a staff team, we want them to feel part of our One Step Care family, there is a difference.
Job Description
One Step Care are looking for a confident staff member with at least an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care and who is able to build strong relationships with young people and work in a solution focus way. This opportunity is for Residential Support Workers to work in our Children's Home with up to four young people, aged 10-18 years old. Our home accommodates children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
Our aims are to; provide a safe, secure, homely, and positive environment for the children in our Home, to make sure they are supported and nurtured in reaching their full potential, to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of our Home and Company.
Our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the children we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
Who we are looking for:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a wider team to assess each child’s needs, implementing individual care plans and providing a level of supervision and support. You will build close relationships with the children in our home, supporting their life’s, hobbies, education, and relationships outside of the home.
As a member of our team it is important you have a great sense of humour, you are fun to be around and have the ability to work flexibly to achieve the best outcomes for our children. Our children love trying new things, and going new places, they love planning days out to make sure no day is the same.
The successful applicant will be required to supervise and support children and young people. Helping to develop and maintain their skills to live independent and fulfilled lives and to ensure that the support provided meets the needs of the child and promotes their individual rights, choice and independence.
So if you feel you have ‘what it takes’ to positively impact the life of children and young people and create a place that they can be PROUD to call HOME, Then we WANT to hear from you......
Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening, bonuses and company pension.
Desirable Requirements
Hold a transferable DBS
Ability to drive and hold a current full driving licence;
Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,840.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
