Bank Residential Support Worker
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?
We are recruiting for a dedicated Bank Residential Support Worker to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where children can truly thrive.
About the Role
As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring high‑quality care and support for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of day‑to‑day care to the children and young people we support
- Create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing through personalised care, guidance and advocacy
- Provide short‑break support to children and young people with disabilities, consistent with regulatory requirements and agreed policies and procedures
- Work in line with Shaftesbury’s core values
Working Hours
Shift patterns during term time:
- Day shifts: 07:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 22:00 and 14:00 – 22:00 Wed, Thursday and Friday
- Sleep over: 22:00 – 07:00
- Waking nights: 21:30 – 07:30
Shift patterns during weekends and school holidays:
- Day shifts: 07:00 – 15:00, and 15:00 – 22:00
- Sleep over: 22:00 – 07:00
- Waking nights: 21:30 – 07:30
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; Level 5 Diploma to be achieved within 2 years of starting the post
- Passion for delivering outstanding, child‑centred care
- Commitment to our values and making a difference
- Clear English writing skills
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer and technology skills
- Experience of working in a care setting or with children with disabilities
Additional Requirements
- Participation in on‑call rota
- Weekend working required
What You’ll Get in Return
- Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
- Ofsted Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
- Comprehensive Training & Development
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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