Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Leicester (LE2/LE3/LE5)

£23,795 - £24,835 + £50 per sleep-in

I am looking for Residential Support Worker staff to work at several beautiful children’s homes in Leicester. The services provide a caring environment to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and are friendly, welcoming home. The homes are run by a small provider who care about their residents and their staff.

In this post you will:

* Be responsible for providing day to day care for children and young people

* Work as part of a dedicated, caring team

* Ensure the home is kept to a good standard

* Carry out general household tasks including cooking and cleaning

* Safeguarding the welfare of residents at all times

* Supporting in activities, education or statutory meetings

I am looking for people who have:

* Experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviours

* A good standard of written and spoken English, sufficient to write records and reports

* The ability to work shifts, sleep-ins and work to a rota

* A full UK manual driving licence

* The ability to use your own initiative and exercise sound judgement

* Good communicator with excellent inter-personal skills.

For more information, please call Elite Care on (phone number removed)