Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about care and providing meaning to people’s lives? Then why not take your first step toward an exciting career with us? We currently have opportunities to join one of our children’s care teams in Warrington, Widnes, or Lymm, where we support a number of children with autism and learning disabilities. 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 increasing to £12.50 per hour upon successful completion of 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 workSalary Sacrifice Pension scheme entitlementCycle to work schemeLife Assurance  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 field·       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!