Residential Support Woker

Are you driven by a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people aged between 11 and 18? We have an incredible opportunity awaiting you, whether you possess experience in the field as a Residential Support/Youth Worker, or if you're someone seeking to embark on a rewarding career in residential care. Within our children's home, we are actively seeking individuals who exhibit determination and resilience, capable of becoming a reliable and influential figure in a child's life. We firmly believe that establishing long-term, consistent relationships with caring individuals is vital for a child's holistic development. At our organisation, we are fully committed to supporting your personal and professional growth. Through our structured pay scales and transparent career progression paths, we provide extensive training and invaluable experience, opening doors to positions such as Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager, and even Residential Manager. We genuinely understand that your growth, satisfaction, and well-being are paramount in delivering exceptional care to children. Unity Residential Care is a haven where we embrace and accept children for who they are, free from judgement. Our approach is rooted in fostering self-esteem and self-acceptance. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding these young individuals on their transformative journey into adulthood. Together, let us make an enduring impact on the lives of children, cultivating a nurturing environment where they can thrive and flourish. Tasks You will help to care for our children and young people by using your expertise and talents, which you will further develop with our assistance and training. You will build strong bonds with the kids by attending to their needs and making sure they're safe at all times. You will establish both limits and expectations for the young people, as well as construct timelines for them. Having the ability to be consistent and organised is essential. You will come into contact with a wide range of children and young people, some of whom could need a significant amount of adult supervision and assistance. Complete duties on Mentor (training will be provided), as well as ensure that daily logs and handovers are completed. Maintain the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes. Taking care of the practical aspects of childcare, such as preparing meals, cleaning, and doing regular upkeep around the house. Performing administrative tasks and maintaining records in connection with essential working duties and the day-to-day operations of the home as directed by your line manager. Taking responsibility for the maintenance of the company with respect to health and safety and primary care concerns, as well as making independent judgements about the requests and behaviours of specific young people whilst on shift. Requirements In line with OFSTED regulations, staff members MUST be at least 20 years old You must be able to work in the UK and be able to show documents Children and young people's workforce, Youth Work or an equivalent qualification (Preferred) Relevant experience working with children and young people: 2 years (Preferred) Benefits We pay more than the going rate plus £50 for each sleep-in. Given the opportunity to obtain your Level 5 certification by being enrolled in our map-to-manage training programme, this will pave the way for you to advance to a management position. You’ll have an excellent work-life balance that comes with flexible work schedules. Recommend a full-time employee, and you can earn up to £300 with a referral scheme. You’ll get a £125 bonus if your home gets a Good rating from Ofsted and a £250 bonus if it gets an Outstanding rating. You’ll get a service award of £200 after two years, £500 after five, and £1000 after ten years. Gain access to our platform, which provides support for health and wellbeing. Fill out an application to become a Residential Support Worker with Unity Residential Care right now if you are looking to further your career while making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth. The recruiting process includes extensive verification measures in order to build and maintain a safe workforce. The selected candidates will be employedpending references and an improved DBS check. To be successful in your application, you must go through a rigorous safety recruiting procedure and follow a stringent code of conduct at all times. Unity Residential Care is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to workplace diversity and inclusion. As we expand, we recognise the importanceof having the best outstanding workers from a variety of origins, cultures, viewpoints, and experiences to serve our children and young people.