Children's Residential Support Worker

**Residential Support Worker - Children**

**£2,000 SIGN ON BONUS PAID OVER 2 YEARS**

Could you be a positive role model for young people and have the passion and commitment to make a difference?

Sportfit is a successful, well-established provider who is opening up a 3-4 bedded children’s home.

We are currently looking for dedicated, caring Support Workers to join our team near New Milton.

Children will be provided with 1:1 support during the day so that they can form positive attachments with adults without the need to compete for their attention with others. Children are typically aged between 13-18 and experience anxiety, mental health difficulties and occasional emotional distress. They are supported by nurturing staff who provide them with the love and security they need to grow, develop and recover from past experiences.

We are looking for caring children's residential support workers committed to providing our young people with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment and being a consistent role model in their lives.
- Be caring and compassionate
- Bring fun and laughter into the Home
- Be there to support children through the good times and the tough times
- Help children feel good about themselves and encourage them to try new things
- Listen when children want to talk
- Celebrate their achievements
- Support young people towards independent living.
- Assist is developing their self-belief and coping skills.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and family members in meeting children’s needs.
- Support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects in the home including cooking, cleaning and finances.
- Ensuring that the needs of the young people are being met and reviewing and recording changes to those needs.

**What experience or qualifications would I need?**
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification is desirable; however training will be available.
- Experience of supporting vulnerable young people within a residential care environment, or similar youth worker experience.
- You will be compassionate, resilient, committed to being a positive role model and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
- Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods and sleep ins.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence.

**Why work for us?**
- Commitment to high-quality support, training and continued professional development.
- Fully funded, professional training provided - Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all support workers.
- Readily available overtime.
- Be part of a supportive staff group with a focus on team work, employee well-being and engagement.
- Competitive salary
- High-quality homes, with a high staff to child ratios and NO agency staff.
- Free parking.
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Back Scheme
- Employee Referral Bonus
- £50 sleep in rate

A typical working week would be 40 hours (2 x 15hrs shift and 1 x 10hrs shift) regular one sleeping in duty. The hours are usually worked over three days throughout the week including weekends.

Sportfit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

Sportfit are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

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

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person