Residential Support Worker

CASUAL RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Salary: Up to 14.50 an hour (inc. London Allowance)

Location: Northolt Middlesex

Contract/Contract/Hours:Casual Varied Hours pick and choose when you work around your study family retirement or home life!

Shifts times are2pm to 10pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 9pm (normally school holidays)10am to 10pm (normally school holidays and weekends)

Benefits:

• PAID annual Leave 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 role

Are you interested in a FUN rewarding & wellpaid job during the school holidays and weekends Do you enjoy working with children in a friendly & supportive environment

Haydock Short Breaks based in Northolt is a 6 bedded house providing short breaks to children and their families aged 8 to 18 years of age. The service supports children and young people who have various disabilities and complex needs. The aim is to ensure that they provide a fun and welcoming environment.

As part of our Ealing based residential childrens home Haydock Avenue we have a fledgling service running alongside which is providing community short breaks to children with disabilities and additional needs for children aged 1119. Our aim is to give every child a customised opportunity to have fun build skills and promote independence at their pace.

You will be passionate committed and resilient and yes this role can at sometimes be emotionally and physically challenging but its also fun diverse and you will feel huge sense of reward by being able to help in the best way possible If this all sounds ideal then you are exactly who we are looking for.

How youwillhelpourYoungPeople:

• Planning and leading shifts to engage the children and young people.
• Supporting children and young people in administration of medication and clinical procedures in line with the services policies and safeguarding practices
• Taking responsibility for the personal care and routines of the young people.
• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Being responsible for the safeguarding of young people.
• Attending meetings/reviews with other care professionals to promote person centred care.

Lets talk about you.

• Experience of working with children and young people or care work (experience of working with children with disabilities would be an advantage).
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Social Care Pathway or Residential Childcare or equivalent is desirable.
• Leadership skills and ability to run a shift and work well as part of a team.
• A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
• Safeguarding knowledge.
• Be caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills.
• A good standard of written English and the ability to make accurate records.
• Willingness to continue to develop through on the job training.
• Working off your own initiative proactive and motivated.
• Flexibility to be able to work in a casual role.

Good to know.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Application Process

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.

Contact:Sarah Manderfield or email us atquoting reference 11101

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