Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £12.73 an hour (£26,437 per annum exclusive of sleeps, £62.64 per sleep)
Job Type: Full Time
Total Care Matters is an established residential children’s home provider with nine regional homes, looking after children and young people between the age of eight and seventeen. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. As a team we are committed to improving the lives of young people that come into our care so they go on and achieve positive outcomes in the future.
Job Description
We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of young people in our care. As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to children and young people in a residential setting. You will work closely with your team to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop essential life skills and achieve their goals. This role requires a minimum of eight sleep‑in shifts per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervision of the young people in our care.
- Safeguarding the young people in our care.
- Promote the education of our young people.
- Promote their independence skills.
- Undertake relevant training.
- Accurately record incidents and report writing.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Experience supporting children is preferred; if not, passion for working with children.
- Holding a Level 3 or equivalent in Children & Young People is desirable but not essential; support for reaching Level 4 or 5 is available.
- Strong transferable skills.
- All successful applicants must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or provide evidence of being on the update service.
Benefits
- Loyalty Bonus.
- Referral Bonus.
- Wellness and employee assistance programme.
- Health cash plan for medical expenses.
- Westfield Rewards – discounts and rewards from leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Continuous professional development with opportunities for internal promotion into management roles.
- On‑site parking.
- Casual dress code.
- Free meals during shifts.
- Free activities such as bowling, cinema and theme parks.
- Enrolment in Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People with future opportunity to enrol in Level 5 Diploma for Leadership & Management.
- Enhanced DBS check paid.
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