Children's Home Residential Support Worker

**Join Our Mission to Transform Young Lives**

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? Super Young Minds is offering a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team in a supportive and nurturing environment working in our 1 bedded Children's Home in Northfleet

**Our Mission**: At Super Young Minds, we are deeply committed to creating a safe, nurturing space where children can grow, heal, and thrive. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of children who have experienced difficult circumstances. With dedicated staff who are passionate about making a difference, we strive to give every child the love, care, and opportunities they deserve.

**What We Do**:

- **Residential Care**: We provide a warm, supportive home for children who are unable to live with their families due to various reasons. Through round-the-clock care, therapeutic support, nutritious meals, and a loving environment, we ensure that every child feels safe and valued.
- **Education and Skill Development**: We prioritize education as a cornerstone of a child’s success. With personalized support and enrichment activities, we help children excel academically while empowering them with essential life skills for independence and confidence.
- **Emotional Support and Counselling**: We understand the emotional challenges children face due to past experiences. Our trained staff and therapists offer individual and group counseling sessions, helping children heal from trauma, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- **Recreational and Creative Activities**: We believe in the power of play, creativity, and self-expression. Activities such as art, music, sports, and outdoor adventures allow children to explore their interests, discover talents, and build self-esteem while fostering teamwork and personal growth.
- **Community Engagement and Support**: We foster strong support networks through community engagement, raising awareness about the needs of children in difficult circumstances. Partnerships with individuals, organizations, and businesses contribute significantly to our children’s well-being and reintegration into society.

**The Role**: We are seeking motivated Support Workers to work in our children’s home, helping to create positive outcomes and providing the highest standard of care. If you're keen to embark on a fulfilling career in the childcare sector, with opportunities for progression and professional development, this role is for you.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the home is a safe, caring, and supportive environment for children and young people.
- Build trusting, professional relationships with children, young people, and colleagues as part of a dedicated residential care team.
- Support the implementation of individual care plans to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and reports for all aspects of care and daily activities.
- Work in line with policies, procedures, and Children’s Home Regulations 2015.
- Collaborate with social workers, external professionals, and families to promote children’s well-being.
- Address safeguarding concerns appropriately and report issues to the home manager.
- Promote high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety within the home.
- Actively participate in training and development opportunities.
- Engage in shift work and sleep-in duties as part of the team’s care structure.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive hourly rate of £12.80-£13.80.
- Sleep-in rate of £60 per night.
- 28 days paid holiday.
- Career development opportunities with comprehensive training.
- Free parking and meals during shifts.
- Access to a company pension plan.
- Opportunities for overtime.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent (inclusive of shifts and sleep-ins).

Join Super Young Minds and help shape brighter futures. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80-£13.80 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gravesend DA11 8AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Level 3 diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

**Experience**:

- Working with children: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person