Children's Residential Support Worker - Colchester

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Children's Residential Support Worker - Colchester

EXCITING CARE OPPORTUNITY – FLEXIBLE BANK ROLE! – EXCELLENT RATES OF PAY!

Company: SV Care Services Ltd
Pay rate: £12.50 per hour
Location: Colchester, on site
Hours: Flexible shift options – choose when you work
Term: Part time, casual worker
Start date: ASAP
Application deadline: 4th December

SV Care are recruiting Bank Residential Support Workers for our Ofsted-registered children’s residential provision within Colchester.

We’re looking to recruit passionate, dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society who’ve experienced neglect, abuse and trauma. As a result of these early life experiences, the young people that we care for may, at times, display challenging behaviours. You will need to be resilient and dedicated enough to manage such behaviours while continuing to provide unconditional care, advice and support.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible working hours, with the ability to pick up shifts that suit your availability while still gaining valuable experience within an expanding organisation.

If this sounds like the career opportunity that you’ve been waiting for, apply today!

Duties include:

Supporting young people to engage in education
Ensuring young people’s health needs are met
Providing advice, support and guidance
Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention
Administering and recording medication
Maintaining daily records and administrative work
Contributing to the care planning process
Liaising with external stakeholders and our own multi-disciplinary team
Attending mandatory training
Engaging in team meetings
Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking etc.)

Previous experience is preferred, but not essential, as extensive induction and training will be provided for all team members. A full, clean UK driving licence is also preferred but not essential.

Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken and paid for by SV Care Services, in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practices.

This flexible role also comes with the opportunity for excellent career progression as we continue to expand our services. We value our team members and promote from within to maintain high standards and our shared ethos. SV Care is ambitious for our young people, our services, and our colleagues. We want our Support Workers today to be our Registered Managers of the future.

What we need from you:

Empathy, compassion & resilience
A passion for working with children and young people
A true team player
Excellent communication and organisational skills
To be engaging & hardworking with a strong determination to succeed
The ability to show leadership
Resilience & honesty
A willingness to learn and adapt
Reliability
Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
Full, clean UK driving licence (preferred)

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rates of pay
Flexible shift options – choose when you work
Excellent opportunities for career progression to Senior, Deputy & Registered Manager level
Free, extensive training
Free meals
Free parking
The ability to make a true difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society and allow them to have a childhood that they otherwise may not be able to
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Flexitime
On-site parking

How to apply: Please apply on the SV Care Services website.

Important notice: Please DO NOT apply by clicking the 'Apply' button on the ARU Temps website - all applications and queries must be made direct to the client via the details above.

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Children's Residential Support Worker - Colchester

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