At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in achieving their goals and aspirations.
- Company: Swanton, a caring organisation dedicated to empowering young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts, career development, and long service awards.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent growth opportunities and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude; experience with challenging behaviour is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
We are looking for Children’s Residential Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the children and young people, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Location: NN15
Hours: Full-time
Job type: Permanent
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children in a way which enables their development and respects their dignity? We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
The role
To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the children and young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans. Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs and ensure they are met in an inclusive way. Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice. General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care. As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 for each successful referral.
- Above and beyond awards for contributions and good inspection feedback.
- Long service awards to celebrate your contribution to the team.
- Employee benefits app for discounts across shops and access to learning & development opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme to save money and get fit.
- Pension scheme with auto enrolment.
- Life cover with death in service benefit.
- Funded qualifications to develop your career.
- Career pathways and apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3).
- Trained mental health first aiders available for support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential access to counselling, advice and support.
- Employee Voice events to listen to your feedback.
We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and require pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check before commencement.
About The Service
Lucerne House is a 6-bedroom residential home based in a quiet residential area of Barton Seagrave, supporting young people aged 5-17. We pride ourselves on creating a home from home environment to allow our young people to flourish and thrive.
Support Worker - Children's Services in Kettering employer: Courtyard Care
At Swanton, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our Children's Residential Support Workers, where every moment matters in the lives of the children and young people we serve. Located in the tranquil setting of Barton Seagrave, our team enjoys a culture of empathy, integrity, and diversity, with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, including funded qualifications and career pathways. We celebrate our staff's contributions through recognition awards and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employee assistance programme, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
