Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
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Job Description
Our new Childrens Home accommodates children and young people aged 6 17 years old. The children and young people will have complex psychological emotional and behaviour needs which have unfolded in the context of traumas. The home will accommodate up to 3 young people.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our team. Its your chance to make a huge difference to our young peoples lives by working with their care and support plan to provide personalized care and creating a calm safe living environment . You will plan social and leisure programs support young people escort young people to appointments / activities this includes therapy sessions. Youll also assist your Manager with planning and leading shifts maintaining up to date and comprehensive records and supporting your colleagues.
We would like to invite applicants who enjoy working in the community and integrating with agencies creatively to improve the experiences and outcomes of the children and young people and supporting their journey from a childrens home back to a family home either with their birth family a carefully matched foster carer or supporting their transition to independence.
Do you have the resilience to deal with behaviours that are challenging Do you have experience of working with children who struggle to selfregulate Are you committed to nurturing young peoples needs and can empathize with their needs
You will also have the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) youll need to be happy to work on a seven days rota system including some sleepin duties weekend work and working according to the needs of the Home.
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Responsibilities
Employment Type
Full-Time
