Children's Residential Support Worker

• Location: Oldham
• Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team in Oldham and contribute to a nurturing environment that aims to safeguard children and help them achieve their aspirations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

• Work under the direction of the Registered Manager, Senior Staff, and Care Officers to deliver high-standard care that meets the social and emotional needs of children and young people.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, addressing their physical care and behavioural management needs.
• Provide supplementary cover to existing staff teams in children's homes on an "as and when" basis.
• Engage children in a variety of experiences, promoting choice and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
• Participate in planning and engaging in daily activities, special celebrations, festivals, and outings with the children.
• Support the educational needs of the children, encouraging them to realize their potential and aspire to achieve their goals.
• Manage challenging behaviours assertively and positively, using restraint as a last resort following appropriate training.
• Perform domestic duties to maintain high standards within the home, including redecoration, cleaning, and laundry.
• Maintain accurate records and perform administrative tasks as required.

• Experience in a similar role within children's residential care is highly advantageous.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children and young people.
• Competence in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, and basic e-literacy skills for record-keeping and communication.
• Willingness to work flexible hours on a shift basis, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleepover shifts.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.50.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working hours based on the needs of the service.

To apply for the Children's Residential Support Worker position, please apply today!