Residential Support Worker

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunities? Do you want to feel valued for your hard work and delivery of exceptional care?  Then look no further! We are looking for motivated individuals to support 5 children with autism, and learning disabilities, in a large, detached house in Widnes. Support Worker Salary - £29,719 per annum (this salary includes completing 1 sleep-in shift per week). The hourly rate for this role is £12.00 per hour this will increase to £12.50 per hour for anyone who holds the relevant qualification. As a Support Worker, you will provide the highest standards of care to the children living in the home, understand their care needs, plan activities, and support and engage them to succeed in living their best lives. You will work on a rota pattern that you will receive in advance to help you plan ahead and create a good work-life balance.  Your work pattern will entail full day shifts (14 hours) and some sleep-in shifts when you sleep at the home overnight. BenefitsSimply Health cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)Fully funded Young People & Families Practitioner Level 4 qualificationCare Friends employee referral & reward schemeBright Stars bonus payments, employee of the monthOvertime and extra sleep-in opportunities availableAll meals & refreshments provided whilst at workPension scheme entitlement  ResponsibilitiesProvide the best care and support to the children we support and make a real difference in their livesMaintain a warm and caring environment, so our children can receive good physical, emotional, and social careSupport the children with their daily routines, to access education and varied activities in their local community as set out in their care plans Requirements·       Experience as a carer would be great but full training and induction are provided, so we would still love to hear from you even if you don’t have experience in this filed·       Driver’s licence is an advantage but it is not essential·       Be approachable, friendly, proactive, and engaging Safeguarding RequirementsBright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check where appropriate. Satisfactory references are also required.If this sounds like the job for you …. we would love to hear from you!