Residential Support Worker

Our client is currently recruiting multiple vacancies for their residential and supported living service. They require flexible Support Workers to work with their young adult LD clients.

Residential Support WorkerManchester, M43 7XD

• £13 per hour
• Full Time (08:00-20:00 12-Hour Shifts), Permanent Role
• On-Site Parking & Full Training
• Extra 6 Days’ Leave, Maternity Vouchers

Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Based at their residential and supported living service, our client provides its young residents with access to a secure garden space and access to activities that are appropriate to their needs and requirements.

They are looking for Residential Support Workers to join their friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their careers as there will be many opportunities for advancement.

The client offers an-in depth training programme, and progression through Further Education is available along with excellent management support.

Shifts will be between 8am-8pm with the option to complete longer or short shifts.

The Role

As Residential Support Worker, you will help provide a safe and nurturing environment for those living within the client’s residential services, and make a positive contribution to the provision of a high standard of residential care.

The role will involve working with behaviour of concern.

Your Responsibilities will include: 

• Ensuring that all records and reports are completed within the appropriate period and to professional standards.
• Meeting all guests’ emotional, physical and social needs.
• Acting as a positive role model for the guests.
• Ensuring that guests have regular access to their Social Worker.
• Ensuring that guests can raise complaints when they need to.
• Understanding and responding to the guests to engage in a positive relationship with them.
• Making all guests feel genuinely cared for.
• Ensure guests feel valued and important as both an individual and as a group.
• Deal with issues of sexuality, intimacy and physical contact in an appropriate manner.
• Help with guest mealtimes and leisure activities.
• Develop guests’ individual interests and enthusiasms.
• Ensure that the home is always kept to a high standard of presentation.
• Follow company policy and procedures.
• Engage in meetings, reviews and training sessions.

Upon successful completion of the probationary period (12 months) you will be expected to have undertaken Professional training and met competencies within the role before becoming substantive.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sleep-in rates.
• Further training and educational opportunities.
• On-site parking.
• Extra 6 days’ annual leave.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Maternity vouchers.
• Good access to public transport links.

How to apply for the Residential Support Worker role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Other suitable skills and experience include: Carer, Care Home Worker, Care Provider, Social Worker, Supervising Social Worker, Young Adults Support Worker, Youth Worker.