Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Children’s Services as a Residential Support Worker.
We’re looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our ever-growing team in a 4 bedroomed Children’s Home for children who have experienced trauma.
You’ll be a role model and mentor and play a key part in the support system for children who are unable to remain with families. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential in all areas of their life, also for them to have aspiration for their own future, to enable them to engage positively in the community.
We’ll look to you to:
Advocate on behalf of children, also be positive role model.
Think creatively about – and contribute to – effective care planning.
Provide appropriate therapeutic relationships with the children.
Provide a safe, nurturing and homely environment, for children to feel safe and secured, to enable them to thrive.
Undertaken appropriate training and development to meet the needs of the children, also to be compliant with legalisations.
We work to a flexible rota 365 days of the year including long days, sleep shifts, waking nights.
You’re not just part of a team; you’re part of our family. Support echoes through every part of our community, and your colleagues are always here to lend a hand or share a smile. We also offer the following benefits to make your journey with us even more rewarding:
Sleep-in allowances which mean you could earn up to £4k more annually.
Paid overtime (based on operational requirements).
Generous annual leave in addition to bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.
A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support.
Excellent employer contribution pension.
Access to Vivup employee benefits.
Access to electric car lease scheme.
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development.
A full induction programme including 80 hours shadowing period, induction booklet and regular supervision/probation.
Salary benefits include double time for bank holidays, time and a half for Sunday hours, 0.33 extra for waking nights, £87.54 for a sleep plus overtime rate.
Sickness pay.
Free flu jabs.
What’s more, we’re deeply invested in your professional growth and development. As part of your role, you will complete a fully accredited and funded Diploma for residential care level 3 / 4 if you don’t already hold appropriate qualification, in line with legalisation.
We’re looking for someone who embodies resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Someone who can believe in the untapped potential of these children when others have given up. Drawing on your life experiences, you can provide valuable guidance and support to help them thrive. You’ll also need:
Staff will work towards or hold the recognised NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children and young people in Residential care, or equivalent relevant Children’s Residential work.
Desire to undertake further education / training.
A valid and full UK driving licence.
The legal right to live and work in the UK.
At Middlesbrough Council we are passionate about the children of Middlesbrough. We believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges and shape their future.
We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams, and untapped potential – and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny.
You will be assigned to a name home, but you may be required to work in other homes.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Nicola Whitby Nicola_Whitby@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Salary: £27,254 – £30,024 (Plus enhancements for waking nights, Bank Holidays, and Sunday working and sleep in rate £87.54)
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
