Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW)
Location: Northampton
Salary: £25,261 to £26,261 p.a. (INCLUSIVE of sleep-in allowance)
Job Type: Full Time
Company Description:
Total Care Matters is an established residential children’s home provider with nine regional homes, looking after children and young people between the age of eight and seventeen. We are committed to providing a safe and naturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. As a team we are committed to improving the lives of young people that come into our care so they go on and achieve positive outcomes in the future.
Job Description:
We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of young people in our care.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to children and young people in a residential setting. You will work closely with your team to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop essential life skills and achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision of the young people in our care.
- Safeguarding the young people in our care.
- Promote the education of our young people.
- Promote their independence skills.
- Undertake relevant training.
- Accurately record incidents and report writing.
- Support your team.
Benefits:
- Loyalty Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Wellness and employee assistance programme
- Health cash plan allowing you to claim money back towards the cost of your essential medical care such as Dental, Optical, Therapy, Private Consultations, Scans and much more.
- Westfield Rewards – Discount and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Continuous professional development. A proven track record of internal promotions and development into ‘Homes’ and ‘Operations’ managers.
- On site parking
- Casual dress
- Free meals during shifts
- Free activities such as bowling, cinema, theme park.
- Enrolment on L3 or L4 Diploma in Children & Young People and the future opportunity to enrol on L5 Diploma for Leadership & Management.
- Enhanced DBS check paid for.
To be considered for work with us:
- You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
- Ideally you have experience supporting children. If not, you must have the passion for working with children.
- Holding a L3 or equivalent in Children & Young People would be desirable but not essential – we are happy to support you through your L3, L4 or L5 qualification.
- Please note all successful applicants are required to undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure or provide evidence that they are on the update service.
‘Total Care Matters Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce’.
