Salary for residential support worker

Average salary

1800 £

Basic salary	1200 £
Maximum Wage	2400 £

1200 £
Lowest

1800 £
Average

2400 £
Highest

residential support worker - How much money do you make working at this position?

The average salary for the residential support worker position is 1800 £

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Salary in companies

BRIGHT FUTURES ACCOMMODATION	5700 £	1200 £ 5700 £
MY LIFE SEMI-INDEPENDENT PROJECT	4620 £	1200 £ 5700 £
ASPIRE CARE CUMBRIA	4400 £	1200 £ 5700 £
FORWARD OPTION SERVICES	4160 £	1200 £ 5700 £
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CARE TO YOU	2880 £	1200 £ 5700 £
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOMES	2672 £	1200 £ 5700 £
WITHERSLACK GROUP	2646 £	1200 £ 5700 £

Comment on the job position of residential support worker

Requirements

A full UK driving licence and access to a car to get to work
experience as a support worker in residential children's homes
willingness to do overnight sleep-ins as part of the role
at least 1 years Experience of working with children and Adolescents
working individually and within a team
be committed to completing QCF /NVQ Level 3 award in Health & Social Care within the set time frame. This is a statutory requirement for all employees wishing to work in childcare
awareness of non-verbal communication i.e. eye contact and personal space etc
this will be based around structured key work sessions
A professional and caring value base i.e. consistency and empathy
these sessions will aim to promote the life skills of young people and support their transition into adulthood
assist the children and young people to clean their bedrooms, develop their life skills where appropriate and promoting their socialisation
maintain the home environment to a high standard and undertake household duties, including tidying common areas, completion of laundry
undertaking a food shop, preparation of healthy meals etc
attending medical, school or other appointments and meetings with and for the child or young person
supporting the children and young people in all ways necessary and assisting them to complete their daily routines; including getting them up, getting them ready for school, promoting their personal hygiene, ensuring they have meals, transporting them to and from school and any after school activities, providing them with a clear bedtime routine and supporting them during the night if they require it
NVQ Level 3 or working toward this qualification/equivalence
do you have a passion for care and helping children up to 18 years of age? Do you want to work in an environment where you can make a difference working as a Support worker? Then look no further
1 year experience in a similar role within the UK
minimum of 12 months' experience of working within the Health and Social Care sector as a Support Worker in the UK
enhanced DBS/CRB

Responsibility

provide excellent unconditional care for our children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and everyday needs are met
taking the young person out on activities, family contact and education
maintain the home environment, support each child's health and education, and ensure the home is clean and tidy
provide a consistent, high-quality service that supports the assessed needs of young people and advocate for their well-being
promote a positive safeguarding culture and a strong teamwork ethic
support a culture where people are valued and supported to make a difference to the lives of others
support or lead a wide range of activities and daily tasks
monitor the young person’s ability to engage with everyday living and develop skills where necessary by supporting their identified needs
support the young person in settling within the community and accessing local resources
encourage and support the young person in accessing education, training or employment as well as supporting them with any application process
support and assist the young person around budgeting money, grocery shopping and administer a weekly subsistence allowance
maintain accurate record/ log keeping
manage a young person living semi-independently in the community; you will be responsible in structuring key work sessions consistent with an independent placement agreement
maintain petty cash and receipts for each expenditure
most importantly share our passion to deliver the best quality care
assist our clients to meet their desired outcomes
overtime available
enjoy working as part of a team
take pride in recording the support you have offered by keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with your team members
offer an outstanding service that is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led

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