Residential Support Worker

Overview

Join a dedicated team as a Residential Worker in a Residential Children's Home based in Grantham, NG31. Brook Street is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to support Brook Street's young residents in a safe and nurturing environment.

Brook Street's client's newly refurbished children's home boasts modern facilities designed to create a warm and welcoming environment for the children in care. From spacious bedrooms to well-equipped play areas, they have created a space that promotes comfort, safety, and growth.

Position Details

• Annual Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 working up to 40 hours a week PLUS an annual sleep allowance of between £2,980 and £4,960 (based on between 6 and 10 sleeps per month over 10.5 months)
• Shift Patterns:
• 3-week rolling rota
• Shifts from 8 AM to 11 PM, including sleep-ins (£47.25 per sleep).
• Average hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Week 1: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 3: Monday, Thursday
• Overtime Pay:
• Paid at 1.25x for any hours over 30 hours per week.
• Paid at 1.5x for covering last-minute shifts on the same day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people.
• Maintain case files and assist in implementing care plans.
• Promote educational activities and accompany young people on outings.
• Handle administrative tasks and report any concerns to senior staff.
• Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all residents.

Essential Requirements

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing situations.
• Full driving license is essential due to the location of the home.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or youth work.
• Willingness to pursue the Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People's Workforce.

Benefits

• Refer A Friend scheme (£500 for successful referral)
• Wellness Incentive
• Additional Overtime Enhancements
• Company Health Cash Plan (after successful probation period)
• Birthday Gift Voucher
• Company pension scheme
• Progressive payscale
• Entitlement of 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the client
• Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 4 and 5
• Free meals
• Regular supervision sessions
• Generous budgets devoted to homes and children allowing staff to partake in activities and special events with Brook Street's young people
• Bespoke systems. Smart IT systems in place to reduce manual report writing

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive team, Brook Street encourage you to apply! Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.