Bank Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Safe Children’s Care are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Bank Residential Support Workers to join our team in Oldham. Safe Children's Care is a family-owned company. They are passionate about establishing and maintaining an exceptional children’s home where children who have faced difficult beginnings can find a secure and loving environment.

As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you will be providing one to one care for children aged 8-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times. You must be driven to ensure the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operations & duties of the home alongside ensuring all the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their character, feel safe and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children in social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g. family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.

To achieve this high level of care, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

The age requirement is to be over the age of 21 as this is a Genuine Occupational Qualification in line with Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications or experience:

Must hold a Level 3 Diploma/NVQ relating to Young People in Residential Care or willingness to work towards it
Driver preferred
Experience within Children's Residential Care
Experience working as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate with children & establish supportive relationships
Knowledge of the Children’s Home Standards and Children's Home Regulations
Awareness of issues affecting young people in Residential care.
Ability to work on a Rota basis please note this may include sleepovers, weekends and bank holidays.
Clearcare experience is desirable.
The hourly rate is between £12.21 and £13.50 per hour with potential for negotiation based on the applicant’s experience.

Additional benefits include:

Monthly supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and career development/progression.
Monthly/Yearly Awards for Employee’s
Company pension scheme
Flexible working pattern
Free on-site parking
Comprehensive induction and on-going training package and career development opportunities
Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts
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