Weekend Night Permanent, Children's Residential Support Worker
Helm Care Services
Job Description
www.helmcareservices.co.uk
Job Title: Children Residential Support Worker (Permanent Waking Night - Weekend)
Reports To: Team Leader
Location: Clayton Le Woods (PR25)
Salary: £12.25PH
Permanent Waking Night Allowance - £200 Per Month
Total Annual Salary - £26,287.50
Monthly Attendance Bonus: £150PM After 6 Months Probation - (£1,800PA)
Shifts: 12.5 Hours (Waking Nights)
Friday To Sunday
8PM to 8.30AM
3 Shifts Per Week
Minimum 3 On Calls Per Month – (£20.00 Standby)
Make An Impact That Matters
Start Date 18th August 2025
We are currently seeking a Children Residential Support Worker for our Children Home in Clayton Le Woods with great career development opportunities.
For experienced Children Residential Support Workers who are qualified to Level 3 in Children may have an opportunity to enrol onto our Leadership Programme where you have a fantastic opportunity to become a Senior Children Residential Support Worker or a Team Leader.
Do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in Children Residential Care? Full training can be given to those applying without experience. However experience within the social care will be beneficial. The role will require you completing Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce as a mandatory requirement.
Join Helm Care Services and build a rock-solid foundation for your career. We believe in investing in our employees and nurturing Home Grown Talent, providing the training and support you need to succeed. With us, you'll have opportunities for growth and advancement, as we promote from within and reward hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a fantastic career with a company that values its employees, Helm Care Services is the place for you. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children and young people we care for. Apply now and join our team!
Helm Care Services are opening multiple homes and alternative provision school, over the coming 2 years and continually developing the services so there will be fantastic opportunities for strong management candidates. Join us early in our organic growth with abundance of opportunities excelling your career.
Opportunity to be enrolled onto a City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma In Management And Leadership In Health And Social Care for Children after completion of Level 3 Young People Workforce.
We have a number of exciting career opportunities for Children Residential Support Workers within our home in Wakefield. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for children within a safe and secure environment.
About the job:
You will be key in helping the young people. This is a challenging role, where no two days are the same, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results on the young people in our care and the staff team you lead
Entry Requirements:
- An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent or working towards completion or willingness to complete.
- Experience working with children / Young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least 6 months, but not necessary.
- A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
- Life skills
- Be caring, compassionate, understanding and show patience.
- Be a team player, flexible, honest and reliable.
- Have a good sense of humour and not take things personally.
- Be confident and resilient.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
- Computer literacy.
- A driving licence.
What would I get in return?
- £12.25 PH - ( £23,887 PA)
- £200 Per Month (£2,400 PA) - Permanent Night Shift Allowance
- £150PM After 6 Months Probation - (£1,800PA)
- Opportunity to be enrolled onto a City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma In Management And Leadership In Health And Social Care For Children
- 30 days holiday (include Bank Holiday)
- Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
- Monthly Bonus and Incentives
- Continuous ongoing training and development with industry leading qualification
- Pension
- Private Health Care (After 6 Months)
- Staff meals provided
- Free DBS check
- Free on-Site parking
- Fully expensed off-site activities and trips to attend alongside our young people
- Genuine career advancement opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
