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Vetro Recruitment

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You must hold or be willing to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, understand safeguarding, and be flexible for shifts, including weekends. Relevant experience is desirable but not essential.
  • You will build trust with children, collaborate with families and professionals, maintain the home, keep records updated, ensure safeguarding, and promote a safe environment daily.

Requirements

  • Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
  • Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
  • Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, well-being, strengths, and capabilities.
  • To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
  • To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
  • To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
  • To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Childrens Residential Support Worker position?

The salary range for this position is £27,616 - £32,396, which includes sleep-in shifts.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time position with a permanent contract, requiring 37 hours per week.

Is a driving license required for this role?

Yes, a full UK Driving Licence is required due to the nature of the role.

What kind of benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, the ability to buy additional holiday, service-related sick pay, a Group Personal Pension, death in service cover, flexible working arrangements, and many discounts and cashback opportunities.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this job?

Candidates must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to achieve it within the required timeframe.

Is experience working with children and young people necessary for this role?

Relevant experience is desirable but not essential; the right attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

What shift pattern will I be working?

The shift pattern consists of a 3-week rolling rota: Week one - 3 shifts, Week two - 3 shifts, Week three - 1 shift.

Can I expect to work weekends and bank holidays?

Yes, flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays, is required.

What is the primary goal of a Childrens Residential Support Worker?

The primary goal is to help build trust and develop nurturing relationships that promote the independence, well-being, and strengths of young people in care.

How will I contribute to the upkeep of the home?

You will contribute by taking part in cooking, cleaning, and other home maintenance tasks as required.

Vetro Recruitment

Our mission is to provide a clear and transparent recruitment service to the social care, nursing & education sectors.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vetro Recruitment’s mission is to be the most recommended Health, Social Care and Education recruitment agency in the UK. We believe the hundreds of 5-star reviews left by our clients and agency workers illustrate we are delivering on our mission. **4-day week employer** Our business is built around nurturing our 3 C’s, Clients, Candidates (agency workers), and Colleagues. In order to continue to provide an outstanding level of service and deliver on our mission, we must look after all three. Underpinning this delivery is living by our company core values. Honest and trustworthy Investors in people Professional and reliable Ethical Experts in our field Progressive and innovative Striving for perfection Placing with pride Having fun Why work with us? As an approved supplier to all major public and private frameworks as well as multiple SME’s, we can offer a huge variety of temporary and permanent opportunities to those seeking work in our sectors. We value our agency workers and offer a highly competitive benefits package including: Free Weekly PAYE Pay Flexible Hours Fantastic Rates of Pay Holiday Pay & Contributed Pension Ongoing Comprehensive Training Vetro shift booking app 24/7 Support Line Golden Ticket Draw to Win £500 quarterly Public frameworks we are approved on: NHS Wales Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework NHS Crown Commercial - Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6161) The NPS Supply Teachers Framework for Wales Crown Commercial - Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff in Educational Establishments (RM3826) If you are an organisation looking to partner with a specialist recruitment agency that gives you access to the leading talent in your sector and allows you time to do what you do best, partner with us today. Quality Safeguarding is our number 1 priority. We have numerous quality stamps that highlight our robust processes and compliance procedures. REC Gold standard audited NHS audited BEIS audited ISO9001(in progress)