Residential Children Social Care Workers

Residential Children Social Care Workers – Coleraine

Posted 4 days ago

We are recruiting for a Residential Social Care – Support Worker needed to work in a Children’s Home located in Coleraine.

This team utilises skilled and qualified support workers dedicated to supporting children and young adults within a residential home with severe learning disabilities that challenge. Candidates applying must be capable of handling complex issues and be able to maintain strong relationships.

As this position is through the Northern Trust, we can offer these roles as temporary ongoing (minimum 3 months). Hours of work are on a rota basis of sleepover shifts, with weekends on rotation.

Hourly rate is £14.06 – £22.49 depending on shift worked, with sleepover rates available at £60.00.

Due to the nature of this role, a minimum of 2 Years’ direct and recent experience of engaging with young people with a learning disability or behaviours that challenge.

While our client prefers CPI Safety Intervention trained staff, it is not mandatory. First Choice can provide the required training if needed.

Successful candidates must be NISCC registered and have a full driving licence valid for the UK with business insurance, and access to a car, as travel is essential.

Enhanced Access NI Check will be completed prior to start date.

What We Will Offer You

• Weekly Pay
• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies

The Next Steps

• Contact Emer McNally or Sophie Linton on [contact hidden]
• To apply, send your CV to [contact hidden]

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer