Children's Residential Support Worker

About Homes2inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK's top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 two semi -independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. We are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

Vacancy

We have a full time, permanent opportunity for a youth support worker, based at our 2 bedded children's residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire – MK45. You will be responsible for the safety of our children and young people who live within our home, supporting with their daily routines, getting up in the morning, getting ready for school, school runs, supporting with daily activities in the home or out and in the community, attending medical appointments, supporting with family visits, meal preparation and more

We are looking for someone who is kind, calm, and can listen. We want our support workers to really engage and interact with our young people – being creative with activities and making fun and creating memories along the way

Drivers Are Essential.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

Ensure the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of the young people in our care.

Support with day to day tasks within the home, such as meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, daily routines.

Support and encourage involvement with activities both within the home as well as out in the community.

Taking our young people to school or to medical appointments, activities etc.

Demonstrate the value of education, care and development to achieve better outcomes.

Build and create mutual trust and respect with our young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and advice.

Define structures and boundaries of behaviour to young people, acting as a positive role model, so they understand daily routines expected.

Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available.

Support and analyse the young people's behaviour to encourage them to participate in a positive structured routine.

Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people in order that they gain life skills and education on an informed basis.

Maintain knowledge of and apply the relevant legislative, regulative and standards against inspection framework requirements.

Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills.

Updating records on a daily basis

What You'll Bring

Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.

A willingness to work towards QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare, which is fully funded by us.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays to meet operational needs of the home

Be able to cover sleep ins – on average one a week.

Positive role model – honesty and empathy are a must.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.

What can Homes2Inspire offer you?

£27,619 - £28,650 per annum (£ £13.77 per hour)

40 hour a week, permanent contract

Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.

Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £46.01 per sleep

Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal wellbeing team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.

Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase extra 5 days annual leave per year.

Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.

Medicash – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.

Refer a Friend scheme – Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.

Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.

Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.

Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories

Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards

Meals included during shifts.

How To Apply

If you are looking for a new job as a Youth Support Worker in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire and are passionate about making a positive impact – apply now

Please Note

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.

Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.