Children's Residential Home Support Care Worker

**Footsteps to Futures are an independent organisation who have been delivering a high standard of residential care across 4 homes in the Nottinghamshire area.**

We are dedicated to the nurturing, safety and progress of all the young people that call Footsteps ‘home’, supporting with their day to day lives and empowering them as they grow toward adulthood.

**Overfields is a homely, welcoming and safe home for young people aged 7 to 13 based in the Redmile area of Nottingham. The children who live here have experienced childhood trauma, neglect and abuse and present with emotional behavioural difficulties. At times the role can be challenging, but the rewards of seeing the young people grow, develop and overcome their pasts gives a sense of job satisfaction like no other.**

Compassion, patience and resilience are fundamental attributes needed in this role as a corporate parent. You will be a positive role model and work with our young people to build positive, trusting and meaningful relationships, support them with their goals and ambitions, and promote their wellbeing, rights and independence.

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Provide support and guidance to the young people who reside with us.
- Create a safe, nurturing and happy home in which they can grow socially and emotionally.
- Use PACE to support building trusting relationships and foundations for growth.
- Safeguard each young person, advocate on their behalf, identify concerns and report them effectively.
- Maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
- Positively engage and play an active part in everyday home life and activities. This will include but not limited to household duties, school runs, health appointments, extra-curricular activities and hobbies.
- Fulfil all aspects of your role with a ‘can-do’ attitude in line with company policies and procedures.
- Caring, compassionate and resilient.
- Eager to learn and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Ability to remain positive and calm high-pressure situations.
- A genuine passion for caring for vulnerable young people.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable of how best to care for and support children with challenging behaviours or the willingness to learn.
- Able to work as part of a team or independently, using their own initiative.
- Consistent and punctual.

**What you can expect from us**
- In-house training including a full induction program, continued career progression and support.
- Enrolment on to the Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.
- Access to psychological support and wellbeing programs.
- Regular supervisions, reviews and training.
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme.
- 224 hours annual leave.
- Blue Light Card paid for by the company.
- Refer a friend scheme - recommend a friend to come and work with us and you’ll earn a £400 bonus

**Due to the locations of the homes and aspects of the role it is an essential requirement you hold a Full Driving Licence.**
- Applicants should be aware that the role requires long shifts and overnight sleeps in the home and therefore should carefully consider the suitability of the role before applying._

Hourly rate of pay is £12 - £13 depending on experience and qualification.

Sleep ins are paid at a flat rate of £62.40 per sleep. Average 8 sleeps per month.

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

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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