Children Residential Support Worker

Copilot 

I am offering a fantastic opportunity for Residential Support Workers at Doncaster Council. Here is a summary of the key details: 

Role: Residential Support Worker Location: Homes across the City of Doncaster Salary: £24,044 - £26,740, with sleep-in duties or waking nights 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Acting as a cooperative parent 

• Active involvement in all aspects of the care of children and young people 

• Participating in reviews and case conferences when needed 

• Assisting children and young people through periods of illness, emotional or behavioral difficulties 

• Helping to achieve the smooth running of all aspects of the home and participating in domestic/household activities 

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with the neighborhood and community, parents, teachers, social workers, other agencies, and professional colleagues 

• Adhering to health and safety procedures 

• Maintaining strict confidentiality in respect of residents, families, and colleagues 

Requirements: 

• Previous experience (paid or voluntary) with children and young people of at least 1 year 

• Ability to work flexibly and beyond normal hours, if required, at times of crisis 

Benefits: 

• 28 days (about 4 weeks) annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years) plus 8 Bank Holidays 

• Pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council pays 17%) 

• Option to sacrifice salary to buy back up to ten days additional leave 

• Year-round High Street discount schemes and salary sacrifice schemes for home electronics 

Training: 

• Full and comprehensive training is provided, including the L3 QCF qualification (an 'A' level equivalent) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training 

This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in positively impacting the lives of young people. Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible for further details.