Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
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Job Description
Role: Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader)
Salary: Up to 28000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Location: Yatton North Somerset
Contract/Hours:Permanent Full Time 37 hours a week. (Shift pattern)
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Supportive supervision.
- Free parking.
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7%matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
- We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer.
We are one of the largest childrens charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UKs vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Find out more about Action for Children here:Action for Childrenand on X LinkedIn Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
A bit about the role:
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthyand can reach their full potential.
In return we offer an indepth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. Well enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.
Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress tothe next step in your career with us.
AbouttheService:
OurPlace is a 3bed permanentresidentialhome forchildrenand young people aged between 8 18 who have various to create a homely andsupportiveenvironmentwhere thechildrencan thrive and develop byussupportingthemwithhousehold tasks and all aspects of theircare.
Here atOurPlace we focus on making sure thechildrens voices are always heard and pride ourselves on providing acollaborativeandcaringservice. Weworkhard toensurethechildreninourcareareexperiencinga safe and happy childhood in a friendlywarm andinclusiveenvironment.
Thisrolewillbe working 37 hours a weekwitha 2week rolling rota drawn up in advancewithevery2nd weekend off. Shifts are 7.3020.00 9.3021.30 and sleep ins are 10.00 till 10.30 the next day.
About the Role:
We are now looking for a Residential Worker who will help our team continue to ensure the best possible environment. We are looking for someone who has a compassionate and positive attitude is adaptable to changing situations and has excellent communication skills. If you have experience in a similar setting with disabled children and young people this would be advantageous. As this is a senior position you will be a shift leader who oversees the activities whilst on shift. You will receive training and supervision to support your personal development.
As a Residential Worker youll be:
- Undertaking the role of shift leading by supporting your colleagues to provide a safe stimulating and caring environment for children and young people and contribute to the day to day running of the home and ensure the home remains compliant at all times.
- Taking a lead with case / care planning management for individual children or young people undertaking assessment of need developing a care plan identifying agreed outcomes
- Leading and working on shifts with accountability for service delivery assessing and managing risks deploying staff and resources accordingly while on shift
- Supporting children and young people in all aspects of their care personal care administration of medication and clinical procedures.
- Link working with young people (managing paperwork and files) whilst taking a lead role in organising activities.
- Knowledgeable and responsible for the safeguarding of young people and an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.
- Taking responsibility for inductions supervisions and appraisals for team members
All About You:
Our job description for the Residential Worker outlines the requirements of the role but the musthaves are:
- A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent such as level 3 Health and Social Care Children and Young Peoples pathway.
- Previous experience in residential care is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in leading shifts and supervising staff.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
- A real compassionate and positive attitude is a MUST.
- A positive approach providing a fun environment for all the children in our care.
Contact:Sarah Manderfield onor email us atquoting reference 11057
Good to know.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are underrepresented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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