Children’s Residential Support Worker (Therapeutic Parent)

Various Location
Salary: £12.25 PH (£23,887.50PA)
Hours: 12.5 Hours (Days & Nights); Monday to Sunday; 3 Shifts Per Week; Minimum 3 On Calls Per Month – (£20.00 Standby)
Reports to: Lead Therapeutic Parent

Make An Impact That Matters:

We are currently seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker for our Children’s Home in Wakefield with great career development opportunities.

For experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers (Therapeutic Parent) who are qualified to Level 3 in Children may have an opportunity to enrol onto our Leadership Programme where you have a fantastic opportunity to become a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker or a Team Leader.

Do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in Children’s Residential Care? Full training can be given to those applying without experience. However, experience within the social care will be beneficial. The role will require you completing Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce as a mandatory requirement.

Join Helm Care Services and build a rock-solid foundation for your career. We believe in investing in our employees and nurturing Home-Grown Talent, providing the training and support you need to succeed. With us, you’ll have opportunities for growth and advancement, as we promote from within and reward hard work and dedication. If you’re looking for a fantastic career with a company that values its employees, Helm Care Services is the place for you. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children and young people we care for. Apply now and join our team!

Helm Care Services are opening multiple homes and alternative provision school, over the coming years and continually developing the services so there will be fantastic opportunities for strong management candidates. Join us early in our organic growth with abundance of opportunities excelling your career.

Opportunity to be enrolled onto a City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care for Children after completion of Level 3 Young People Workforce.

We have a number of exciting career opportunities for Children’s Residential Support Workers within our home in various locations (Lancashire and West Yorkshire). You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for children within a safe and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will be key in helping the young people. This is a challenging role, where no two days are the same, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results on the young people in our care and the staff team you lead

Entry Requirements

  • An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent or working towards completion or willingness to complete.
  • Experience working with children / Young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least 6 months, but not necessary.
  • A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
  • Life skills
  • Be caring, compassionate, understanding and show patience.
  • Be a team player, flexible, honest and reliable.
  • Have a good sense of humour and not take things personally.
  • Be confident and resilient.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
  • Computer literacy.
  • A driving licence.

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