Children Residential Support Worker
Doncaster
Copilot
I am offering a fantastic opportunity for Residential Support Workers at Doncaster Council. Here is a summary of the key details:
Role: Residential Support Worker Location: Homes across the City of Doncaster Salary: £24,044 - £26,740, with sleep-in duties or waking nights
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as a cooperative parent
Active involvement in all aspects of the care of children and young people
Participating in reviews and case conferences when needed
Assisting children and young people through periods of illness, emotional or behavioral difficulties
Helping to achieve the smooth running of all aspects of the home and participating in domestic/household activities
Developing and maintaining good relationships with the neighborhood and community, parents, teachers, social workers, other agencies, and professional colleagues
Adhering to health and safety procedures
Maintaining strict confidentiality in respect of residents, families, and colleagues
Requirements:
Previous experience (paid or voluntary) with children and young people of at least 1 year
Ability to work flexibly and beyond normal hours, if required, at times of crisis
Benefits:
28 days (about 4 weeks) annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years) plus 8 Bank Holidays
Pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council pays 17%)
Option to sacrifice salary to buy back up to ten days additional leave
Year-round High Street discount schemes and salary sacrifice schemes for home electronics
Training:
Full and comprehensive training is provided, including the L3 QCF qualification (an 'A' level equivalent) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in positively impacting the lives of young people. Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible for further details.