Residential Support Worker

Role: Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader)

Location:Headington Oxon

Salary: Up to 28000 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Contract/Hours: Permanent Full Time 37 hours a week with a 2week rolling rota drawn up in advance with every 2nd weekend are 7.3014.50 and 14.00 21.30.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7 employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 688000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

About the Service:

Viking House is an overnight 6 bedded short break residential service suitable for children and young people up to the age of 18 years of age with physical and/or learning disabilities to include complex health and behavioural care needs.

We work to reduce the impact of the disability on the childs day to day life by providing support for them to participate make choices enjoy new experiences make friendships and be part of their local community. At the same time parents and carers can have a muchneeded break knowing their child is in a safe fun and enriching environment.

A bit about the role

Our Residential Support Worker guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk manage and safeguard our young peoples wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement theyll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care guidance and advocacy.

In return well offer you amazing opportunities toprogresswithin ourorganisation.

Wellenrolyou in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.

Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications youll be ready to progress tothe next step in your career with us.

Our Residential Support Workers create a safe nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care guidance and advocacy that is consistent with regulatory requirements and the agreed policies and procedures.

How youll help to create brighter futures

In the role as Residential Support Workeryou will be promoting Action for Childrens values as well as supporting the Registered Manager Service Coordinator and Teams Leaders to achieve positive outcomes for the young person.

What you will be doing:

• Providing case/care planning management including assessing reviewing and managing risk.
• Coordinating responsibilities within the service with multi agency and producing family information including analysis and written reports.
• Attending at professional meetings including reviews court work etc.
• Leading shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a highquality service.
• Supervising and guiding staff as required in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
• Leading by example with the application of Action for Childrens policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements

Lets talk about you:

• Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting is essential.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).
• Experience and training in safeguarding.
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of developing tailored care plans
• The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.

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.

Contact:Sarah Manderfield or email us atquoting reference 11122

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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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children Driven by Love

Make a Difference A Career in Residential Services