Rotherwood
Children'S Residential Support Worker
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Rotherwood Cares are recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of children's residential services in Oldham.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference whilst supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and develop independence.
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Location sites available to work from:
- Oldham
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Bolton
- Trafford
- Salford
- Thameside
The Role
- Supporting children and young people within a residential home
- Building positive and trusting relationships
- Encouraging education, independence and life skills
- Supporting activities, appointments and daily routines
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Completing records, reports and handovers
- Following safeguarding procedures at all times
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Shift Patterns
- 9am – 11pm plus sleep-in shifts
- 2 on, 4 off rota patterns available
- Full-time and temp-to-perm opportunities
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children or young people
- Residential childcare, youth work, support work or care experience desirable
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
- Full UK Driving Licence desirable
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