Halliwell Home is constantly on the look out for candidates who are able to grow, not only with us as a company but also with the young people in our care.
We operate a continual development programme that runs parallel with a foundation degree in childcare; Working with us will be rewarding through the personal growth of everyone, together.
If you would like more information on any role detailed below or other job opportunities within Halliwell Homes please contact me; E: andrew.sheffield@halliwellhomes.co.uk M: 07504 020 452
Thank you,
Andrew Sheffield
Recruitment Officer
Current Available Positions
Residential Social Worker
We operate a continual development programme that runs parallel with a foundation degree in childcare; Working with us will be rewarding through the personal growth of everyone, together.
If you would like more information on any role detailed below or other job opportunities within Halliwell Homes please contact me; E: andrew.sheffield@halliwellhomes.co.uk M: 07504 020 452
Thank you,
Andrew Sheffield
Recruitment Officer
Current Available Positions
Residential Social Worker
We are now recruiting for Residential Support Workers for our homes in Hyde, Cheadle Hulme and Marple.
Overview:
- We require residential support workers for full-time, part- time and bank work with emotionally, behaviorally and psychologically challenging and complex children.
- We are looking for candidates who are committed not only to providing consistency, support and care for our residents but also to their own development through the training and qualifications provided.
Main Duties:
- Providing physical care, emotional and psychological support and a safe and positive living environment for our residents.
- Helping residents to deal with problems and become independent by teaching daily living skills such as budgeting, living skills and personal hygiene.
- Providing and supporting residents with leisure and creative opportunities such as trips and leave from the home as well as on social outings.
- Keeping records, writing reports and effective handover of all relevant information pertaining to the young people and the operational and administrative running of the home to the next team of staff, as well as assisting in the preparation of review reports for the young people and assessing each resident’s needs and progress.
- Working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment and manage challenging behavior.
Key Skills:
Essentials:
- The ability to understand and empathise with the needs of the young people in our homes
- You will also be confident, assertive and a team player.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Willing to undertake training and qualifications.
Advantageous:
- Proven experience in residential child care or a relative role.
- Experience of working with challenging behavior.
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare or a relative subject.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A resilient personality with life experience.
- A current driving licence.
- Restraint training.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and rewarding working environment
- Excellent training and career development
- The opportunity to make a difference in the life of children in care.
Other general requirements:
- All vacancies are subject to a satisfactory CRB check.
- Applicants must be able to provide at ten years traceable history and three references which must include your most recent or current employer
- Applicants must be at least 24 to meet National Minimum Standards.
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your up to date CV to andrew.sheffield@halliwellhomes.co.uk. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications if you have not heard from Halliwell Homes within five working days then you have not been successful in gaining an interview for this role.
