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Job Opportunity: Residential Support WorkerLocation: Derbyshire, Shirebrook Salary: £23,067 per year + £5,000 sleep-in allowanceJob Types: Full-time, PermanentExpected Hours: 37.5-40 per week
About the Client:Our client is a growing social care provider dedicated to nurturing and developing their staff. Join their small, caring team and make a difference in the lives of children and young people!
Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Starting at £23,067 + £5,000 sleep-in allowance
- Training: Full induction package and bespoke training
- Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement and a fully funded, accredited training programme
- Benefits: Health & wellbeing programme, casual dress, company pension, employee mentoring programme, on-site parking
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and nurture children and young people through trauma-informed and relational practice
- Work in a challenging yet rewarding environment
Key Skills:
- Sensitivity, understanding, and empathy
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Requirements:
- Experience in Health and Social Care working directly with children aged 8-18 years old
- Good written and spoken English
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo a free DBS check
- Enthusiasm to make a difference
- Flexibility to work long days (10:00 - 22:00)
- Full driving license (desirable) or in the latter stages of gaining your license
- Opportunity to gain the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Preferred Qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Residential (desirable, but training provided after 6 months of satisfactory employment)
Schedule:
- Day shifts, holidays, Monday to Friday, sleep-in nights, overtime, weekends on a rota basis
- Flexible shifts: 8-hour, 10-hour, 12-hour, flexitime
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