North Lakes Children's Services
About the Role:
North Lakes Children’s Services seeks dedicated Residential Support Workers to join their team, supporting boys aged 6-18 in a residential care setting. This role requires a warm and approachable individual passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives and fostering their development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting daily routines, including hygiene, meals, and school/activities
- Promoting personal growth, life skills, and independence
- Facilitating socialisation and bed-time routines
- Attending medical/other appointments
- Supporting activity plans and completing daily tasks
- Completing daily paperwork and handover documents
- Managing budgets and completing household tasks
- Completing safety checks (COSHH, fire, car)
- Liaising with families and planning family time
- Acting as a Keyworker, building strong relationships and creating positive experiences
Skills and Expertise:
- Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People’s Workforce, or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Flexibility in availability, including sleep-in shifts and a 14-hour shift pattern
- Understanding of the issues facing young people in care
- Ability to work well within a team
- Willingness to undertake a DBS check
- Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work (advantageous)
- Full, clean UK driving license (for potential travel to other homes)
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive salary (18,642.94-22,570.08 pro rata)
- Sleep-in allowance (up to 3,257.28)
- Up to 6 weeks holiday per year
- 2 days on, 2 days off rota with staggered start times
- Meals provided on duty
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- Wellbeing programmes
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
- Access to qualifications (Diploma 3/5)
- Promotion opportunities
- Clinical and professional supervisions
- Therapeutic support
Why Join Us:
North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established provider offering a supportive environment for growth. We value our staff and offer opportunities to develop professionally, building resilience, self-esteem, and ability for all children in care. We promote a strong and committed approach, focusing on meaningful relationships and positive experiences.