Residential Support Worker

Salary:12.60 per hour

Location:Aberdeen Scotland

Contract/Hours: Casual 0 hour contract

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 687000 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

As a Residential Worker you will build happier lives for children young people and their families by agreeing and directly delivering interventions in accordance with organisational policies procedures and regulatory requirements.

Clifton Roadcare service supportsyoung people 16 - 21 years of age who have been previously looked after in care i.e. local authority childrens homes foster care secured residential homes. We provide accommodation and support in a residential setting with a range of services to meet individual needs in partnership with other agencies to improve the life chances of young people and help support independent living.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Supportingthe care planning for individual and young people
• Supporting children and young people with independent living skills.
• Administration of medication and clinical procedures.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Emotional and social support.
• Ensuring records and reporting are maintained.
• Prepare manage and build positive relationships to service users to effectively live independently.

Lets talk about you

• HNC in social care and or SVQ 3 or willingness to work towards this.
• Registered with SSSC or willingness to do so within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with children and young people and working with multi agencies.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour e.g. looked after children attachment behaviour.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding.
• Excellent IT skills.

Good to know

Application Process

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

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:Jessica Jarvis email us atquoting reference 11351

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 under-represented 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.

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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See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

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