Residential Support Worker

Here at Maple House, we are building a team of people who have a passion for supporting children and young people—enhancing their lives and helping them develop skills that will give them better opportunities in the future.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, while also having the flexibility to work around your home life, this is the place for you.

You will be working on a rota basis of 1 on / 2 off. Shifts are:

• 10am – 11pm

• 7am – 10:30am (including a sleep-in)

Pay

• £26,520 – £27,560 (based on an average of 40 hrs per week)

• + £65 per sleep-in

• Pay dependent on qualifications and experience

Essential

• Full UK driving licence

• Right to work in the UK

• Able to work on a rota basis (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)

• Able to work 24hr shifts inclusive of a sleep-in

• Good understanding of safeguarding children and young people

• Willing to complete Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Care upon completion of probation

• Willingness to support and nurture young people with complex needs

Preferable

• Hold a Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent)

• 1 year’s experience working in residential care

• Experience supporting children with EBD/LD

Skills

• Good communication

• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people

• Strong reporting and recording skills

• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans

• Team player, contributing to a positive and supportive staff culture

Benefits

• £65 sleep-in rate

• 28 days annual leave (224 hrs)

• Casual dress

• Overtime available

• Full training and induction

• Pension scheme

Job Type: Full-time