We're teaming up with a company who are looking to find strong Residential Support Workers for their Children and Young People's Service in the Ribchester area.
The company provides high quality residential care and education for children and young people with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs associated with challenging behaviour.
What is the role?
Your role is to support our children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family, encourage them to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres and to support the children in all aspects of their daily living. You will safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm and when the children are not in the service you will undertake housekeeping and maintain standards of hygiene within the home.
What do we look for?
- Previous experience in a mental health care/support environment or maybe you have cared for a family member or friend who has had mental health issues.
- People who have the desire to put others first and to go home with a sense of achievement and pride in their day.
- A Children's Residential level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential and can result in enhanced pay rates.
- A Manual UK Driving Licence is required to use company vehicle (NOT automatic).
- Ability to work longer shifts e.g. 8am to 10pm and sleep ins from 10pm to 7am.
- Weekend shifts are included on a rotating rota.
Location: Available vacancies in Ribchester.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Pay Rate: Starting from £13 - £15 per hour.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people under your care.
- Providing support and encouragement to children and young people.
- Actively listening in a calm and non-threatening manner, using questions to ensure comprehension and acknowledging what is being said.
- Contributing to the normal development of the children and young people by providing a healthy lifestyle, engaging activities, and serving as a consistent and caring adult role model.
To apply please contact Dane on or email .