Children's Residential Support Worker
Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Burnley, BB12
Salary: Up to £33,703\.00 per annum
Hours: Full\-time, permanent (37\.5 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep\-ins per week (included in salary)
Sleep\-In Rate: £55 per sleep\-in (included in total salary package)
Voluntary Overtime Available
Make a Difference Every Day with Your Chapter
At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working together to provide stability, support, and inspiration to young people when they need it most.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Residential Support Worker, your role will include:
- Supporting daily routines: Supporting children with personal care, meal preparation, and daily activities to help them develop independence
- Educational support: Encouraging and supporting children in their learning journey, assisting with homework, and helping them develop new skills
- Leading recreational activities: Organising and leading recreational activities, including fun events and holidays, to increase engagement and enhance well\-being.
- Emotional support: Providing guidance, care, and person\-centered support to help children navigate difficult moments
- Documentation: Completing care plans, reports, and maintaining accurate records.
- Maintaining a safe environment: Ensuring the home is clean, secure, and well\-organised
- Team collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Caring and Compassionate: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on vulnerable children’s lives
- Resilient: Able to handle emotionally demanding situations and provide stability to children in need
- Team\-Oriented: Comfortable working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
- Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners
- Motivated: Committed to providing high\-quality care and working toward the best outcomes for children and young people
- Flexible: Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep\-ins
What We Offer
- Award\-Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
- Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work\-related issues
- Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Learn more about us:
Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:
Your Chapter – Changing children’s life stories
*We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.*
Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,948\.00\-£33,703\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health \& wellbeing programme
- On\-site parking
- Referral programme
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
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