Residential Worker

**Role: Residential Worker**

**Salary: up to £27,600 (depending on qualification)**

**(plus, additional Sleep-in allowance of £50 per shift)**

**Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time - Working 37 Hours per Week.**

**Location: Ryton**, Tyne and Wear**

**Benefits**:

- Basic annual leave of** **29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service PLUS the option to buy another 5 days every year
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages.
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution. Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

**Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.**

We're offering a highly competitive rewards package, plus a comprehensive supervision and development programme to continue your professional development.

**Development and Career Progression**:

- Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma, fully funded and supported by us
- Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator, Team Leader or Home Manager.
- Our Operational Director, Kate, began her career as a Play Worker. Have a look at her Career Progression blog attached.

**Why Action for Children?**

We are one of the UK's largest children's charities - you may have seen us featured in A well-known Christmas TV advert for 2022.

At Action for Children, we do everything in the interest of our children with the welfare of our staff in mind. One way we support young people is by offering nurturing environments in small residential homes, located in local communities. You could soon be a valued member of our team.

**A bit about the role**:
We're very excited to be embarking on the creation of a brand-new residential children's home, Brumby House, based in Ryton, Tyne & Wear.

Our 4-bed home will provide a safe and supportive environment for children aged 7-17 years old. It's not just a place to stay.

We're looking to recruit a dedicated team of Residential Workers who'll ensure tailored, trauma-informed support is provided for each child. Our trauma-informed approach recognises and responds to the impact of trauma on the lives of our young people, shaping every aspect of our care.

The focus will not just be on meeting the immediate needs of our children and young people but on creating an environment that empowers them to thrive and reach their full potential.

Whilst a qualification would be great, we're very open to relevant experience from those with a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people.

The home is in a residential area with a variety of local amenities with great travel links from surrounding areas and free parking.

**How you'll help to create brighter futures**:

- Providing high quality services that support the needs of the young people.
- Building excellent relationships with young people, their families and other care professionals.
- Being an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.
- Working within a Therapeutic model of care.

**Let's talk about you.**
- QCF 3 diploma for children and Young People's workforce social care pathway. or equivalent is desirable, or the willingness to work towards this.
- A positive approach, providing a fun environment for all the children in our care.
- A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- A real compassionate and positive attitude.

**Good to know.**

**Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.**

**Application Process**

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

**Diversity, equality, and inclusion**:
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