Residential Support Worker

Salary:26100 pro rata

Location:Ayr Ayrshire Scotland

Contract/Hours:Permanent / Part Time 25 hours per week (hours are nights and days over 24 week rolling rota- 12.5-hour shifts)

Interviews will be held Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th January

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• 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.

A bit about the role

Are you experienced in a care setting and looking to advance your career Our Residential Support Worker role offers the perfect opportunity for you. Youll empower and build resilience in young individuals by managing risks effectively while prioritising their safety. Demonstrating exceptional person-centred care strong social values and serving as a positive role model are key aspects of this position.

We provide a comprehensive induction process necessary industry qualifications and continuous training to support your professional growth. Regular supervision team meetings and a supportive work environment ensure you feel valued and integrated within our team. As you gain experience and qualifications youll be well-equipped to progress further in your career with us.

In our Intensive Supervised Structured Care service we specialise in working with vulnerable young people aged 13 to 20 addressing their social emotional and behavioural needs. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where young individuals can learn grow and thrive. By fostering confidence self-esteem and life skills we aim to help them integrate into the community and feel a sense of belonging and care.

As a Residential Support Worker youll collaborate with a dedicated team to provide top-notch person-centred residential care following the GIRFEC framework. Your role involves empowering young individuals ensuring their safety and setting a high standard of care practice that aligns with our social values. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of these young individuals.

Howyoull help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker roles are;

• Providing lead case/care planning management including assessing reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service with multi agency and producing family information including analysis and written reports.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews court work etc.
• Being a creative thinker and having a solution focused approach.
• Using your skills knowledge and experience to meet the ever-changing needs of the young people.
• Having a good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable care experienced young people.

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge Were looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally youll have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
• The ability to adapt to challenging situations and make decisions under pressure.
• A knowledge of GIRFEC and outcomes-based models of practice and service delivery.
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)orif you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us full support will be provided.

Good to know

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

Contact:Jessica Jarvis atquoting reference 12457

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.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

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