Residential Support Workers in Leeds, Wakefield

Having been established for over 22 years, we’ve built Bedspace to be an organisation that people want to be a part of. We’ve already got an exemplary reputation as one of the UK’s largest and most successful support providers. Our attrition rates are currently less than 1% - compared to a sector average of 34%.

We are proud of our benefits too – you will get:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Birthday leave
• Flexible working hours
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Buying and selling annual leave
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Simply health plan
• Vivup staff discount scheme
• Volunteer Day
• Social activities – Bedspace Solemates walking group

To add to our existing team of amazing and dedicated staff, we are seeking to recruit 2 Solo Placements Support workers. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working within this sector and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role. You will have proven experience working with challenging young people within different environments. Your focus will be supporting vulnerable young people with 24/7 placements including a sleep; you can expect to work shifts on a rolling rota. Shifts are from 10am until 10am the following day with a sleep from 12am until 8pm. The role requires you to travel throughout the Yorkshire region. So, holding a full UK Drivers Licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile. The annual salary is based on completing 10 shifts per month including sleeps at a rate of £10.20 per hour and £71.28 per sleep.

Essential

• Previous experience working within children’s residential setting, or experience working with 16+ young people.
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of writing detailed reports
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Relevant experience and understanding of work with vulnerable and challenging young people
• Driver is preferred so Service Users can be transported to appointments.
• Happy and Positive attitude, enthusiastic and motivated
• Good time-keeping skills and reliability

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references and verification of right to work in the UK.

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Equality & Diversity

We’re a proud equal opportunities employer that values diversity at every level of our company. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status or social background. If you have a disability and consider that you may require support with the recruitment process, please contact our HR department who can discuss any adjustments needed with you.

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