Residential Support Worker - children's home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Rotherham. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £14.10 - £15.50 per hour. As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include: * Provide support using a person centred approach. * Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family. * Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres. * Support the children in all aspects of their daily living. * Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm. * Continuous commitment to professional development. * To be willing to cover other homes when required. * Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: * Flexible working hours. * Paid enrolment onto Level 3 in Residential Childcare. * Market leading training and induction. * Progression within the company. To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus