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Residential Support Workers £16,500 - £18,000 a year

Part-time

We are currently seeking Residential Support Workers to work in Children's Homes in Essex (Canvey Island, Westcliff-on-Sea, East Tilbury) - Full time, Part-time and bank positions available

Make a difference to a child’s future. Support us to provide a holistic and nurturing care package for children and young people in the care system, turn a job into a career, have fun and laughter whilst at work.

We are looking for people who can make a positive impact on children and young people’s lives.

Residential Support Workers will need to be/have

* No less than 22 years of age (required)

* Have excellent communication skills (required)

* An ability to work as a part of a dedicated team

* Be passionate and fun loving with the ability to maintain professional boundaries (essential)

* Knowledge of safeguarding and protection procedures (desirable although training will be provided

* Knowledge of emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties (desirable although training and support will be given)

* NVQ diploma level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential (we will fund you to complete this qualification)

* A basic understanding of IT and report writing (desirable but not essential)

* Experience of managing challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential as training will be provided)

* The ability to remain calm in stressful situations (essential)

* The ability to provide high standards of care for children in all areas of their lives that enables them to grow and flourish and be the best they can be (essential)

The role will include weekend, bank holiday and evening working and may include sleep in duties which additional payments will be made.

What we will offer the Residential Support Workers

* Salary - £16,500 – £18,000 (role and experience dependent, dependent on job role. e.g RSW, Bank, Waking Nights)

* Full time (contracted for 37.5 hours per week) rota, shift patterns, hours averaged over rota

* Clear career progression

* Comprehensive training package including funded NVQ level three

* Regular team meetings

* Regular supervisions with senior staff members

* Childcare vouchers

* Pension Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £16,500.00 to £18,000.00 /year

Experience:

* Support Environment: 1 year (Required)

Licence:

* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Preferred)

Current Driving licence

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