Residential Support Worker

13 hours ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom SV Care Services Ltd Full time

EXCITING CARE OPPORTUNITY – EXCELLENT RATES OF PAY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PROGRESSION

SV Care are recruiting Residential Support Workers for our new Ofsted-registered children's residential provision located on Straight Road, Colchester.

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society, many of whom have experienced neglect, abuse, or trauma. Due to these early life experiences, the young people we care for may occasionally display challenging behaviours. You will need to be resilient, compassionate, and committed to providing consistent care, guidance, and support.

If this sounds like the career opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today For an informal chat or more information about this position, please submit your CV via Indeed or contact us directly.

At this time, we are primarily recruiting for full-time positions, but part-time and bank roles may also be considered.

Previous experience in residential childcare is preferred, though not essential, as all team members will receive extensive induction and training. A full, clean UK driving licence is also preferred but not essential.

Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken and paid for by SV Care Services, in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practices.

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression as we continue to expand our services. We value our team members and aim to promote from within to maintain high standards and our shared ethos. SV Care is ambitious for our young people, our services, and our colleagues — we want our Support Workers today to be our Registered Managers of the future.

What we need from you:

  • Empathy, compassion & resilience
  • A passion for working with children and young people
  • A true team player
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • To be engaging & hardworking with a strong determination to succeed
  • The ability to show leadership
  • Resilience & honesty
  • A willingness to learn and adapt
  • Reliability

Duties include:

  • Supporting young people to engage in education
  • Ensuring young people's health needs are met
  • Providing advice, support, and guidance
  • Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention
  • Administering and recording medication
  • Maintaining daily records and administrative work
  • Contributing to the care planning process
  • Liaising with external stakeholders and our multidisciplinary team
  • Attending mandatory training
  • Engaging in team meetings
  • Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc.)

Benefits include:

  • Competitive rates of pay and sleep-in rate
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression to Senior, Deputy & Registered Manager level
  • Free, extensive training
  • Enrolment onto Level 4 qualification upon completing your probationary period
  • Free meals
  • Free parking
  • The opportunity to make a true difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people and support them in having the childhood they deserve

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
  • Full Driver's Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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