Children's Residential Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities? Westmorland & Furness council are looking for someone to join their dedicated team at Huntley Avenue Short Breaks Children's Home for a fulfilling 12-month contract. Our mission is to support children and young people to grow, learn, develop, and live positive and fulfilled lives. We offer an outstanding needs-led respite service that helps improve independent living skills, social interactions, and self-confidence, enabling children to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities.
- Promote a home-from-home environment where individuality is respected and nurtured.
- Communicate effectively with children, listening to their views and wishes.
- Support the development of independent living skills and social interactions.
- Assist in health, education, and personal development activities.
- Participate in team meetings, supervisions, and appraisals to continually improve care practices.
- Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistent care.
- Facilitate fun and enjoyable experiences to help children develop peer and social interactions.
- Support children in their transition to adulthood through careful planning and support.
- Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
Candidate Requirements:
- NVQ lvl 3 in residential childcare or equivalent experience
- Enhanced DBS
- Passion for working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the children and the service.
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
