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Able Health Care are seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker for their Ofsted Rated ‘Good ’ in all areas children's home in Leiston.

Salary: £11.57- £12.61 per hour

SLEEP IN RATES PAID AT £45 per night additional to salary

As a Residential Support Worker you will

• Empower young people in positive decision making
• Role model good practice always
• Provide advice, guidance and support to young people
• Ensure the care given to the young people is in line with the homes Statement of Purpose
• Implement the activities program in place for individual children and groups
• Support the care planning and behaviour management of children in the home
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development by attending training and developing practices
• Liaise professionally with children’s parents, social services, or other relevant authorities as appropriate around the care provided for children
• Carry out domestic tasks to maintain reasonable levels of hygiene and maintenance and ensure that the building remains in a reasonable condition
• Provide sleep-in cover as part of a team on a regular basis

What we are looking for

· Able Healthcare are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic and have a desire to support children and young people who have additional needs.

· Applicants will have experience of working with children who present behavioural challenges, possibly those with additional mental health and wellbeing needs, Autism or ADHD, however this is not essential.

· Have an empathetic and understanding nature, and a desire to aid children in achieving their aspirations.

· Be resilience and be able to manage challenging behaviour in a caring and considered manner.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Being part of a business run with a sense of family values at its core

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.57-£12.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leiston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Diploma Level 3 Children's Residential Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person