Residential Support Worker (Nights)

Residential Support Worker (Nights)
Salary: 26500 per annum
Location: Edinburgh
Contract/Hours: Permanent / Part Time 30 hours per week. Nightshift is 9.15pm to 7.15am

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Option to compress hours; most of our team choose to work 37 hours across 4 days
• A rolling 6 weekly work pattern so you can plan your days off well in advance
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15000 national retailers

At Action for Children we offer more than just a job. Join us and youll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

Were looking for care professionals who want to keep growing learning and building their careers with us. As a Residential Support Worker (Nights) youll play an important part in helping young people feel safe supported and encouraged during their short breaks at night.

Your approach will be centred around the young person using your values compassion and understanding to help them get the most out of their time with us. Youll be there to help them try new things build confidence and develop independence in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful for them. Youll also work alongside our clinical partners to help create consistent support plans that give each child the best possible experience.

And while youre supporting the young people well make sure you feel supported too. Youll get a full induction ongoing training and the chance to work towards the qualifications you need. Regular supervision team meetings and plenty of peer support will help you feel part of a friendly welcoming team. As your skills and confidence grow youll be ready to take the next steps in your career with us.

About the Service

Gilmerton Road Short Breaks offers a safe welcoming and nurturing space for children and young people aged 518 who have learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. Our aim is to give each young person a positive meaningful shortbreak experience where they can relax have fun and feel truly supported.

During their time with us young people are encouraged to build confidence develop new skills and enjoy opportunities that help them grow. Their short breaks might include time in the community a trip to the beach a visit to the zoo or simply enjoying playtime in the park as well as activities within the service that help them socialise learn and gain independence.

We work closely with CAMHS ID and our Behaviour Consultants to create thoughtful consistent support plans that meet each childs needs and bring clear positive outcomes. Everything we do is centred around providing a warm structured environment where young people feel valued and understood.

Our team provides overnight reassurance and support and all sleepover shifts are fully paid.

What you do could make a difference

Some key responsibilities of a Residential Support Worker (Nights) are;

• Taking the lead in planning and coordinating care including assessing needs reviewing progress and managing risk in a thoughtful supportive way at night.
• Helping bring different parts of the service together working with other agencies and creating clear helpful information for families including written reports and analysis.
• Taking part in professional meetings such as reviews or court related work and represent the needs and views of the young people with confidence and care.
• Supporting young people in all areas of their daily lives helping them feel safe understood and encouraged at night.
• Communicating well with young people colleagues and other professionals building positive relationships through warmth and clarity at night.
• Thinking creatively and approach challenges with a calm solution focused mindset.

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 spent time working in a care setting and know how to build real trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Be confident using different ways to communicate and stay connected with the young person and their family making sure everyone feels included and informed.
• Naturally look for solutions whether youre figuring something out on your own or working things through with the team.
• Be able to stay calm steady and supportive even when the role brings moments that feel a bit tougher than usual.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if 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.

Why Action for Children

Every child should have a loving home food warmth the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with lifes challenges. But too many children dont. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience youll help us change that where it really matters.

Weve been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lots changed since 1869. But what children really need hasnt. So as long as children need us well be here.

Will you join us

Contact:Laura McCarthy atquoting reference 13335

Diversity equality and inclusion

We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together with skills like yours were capable of amazing things.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from people with Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children.

Men are currently under-represented within our Children Service roles. Wed like to change that. So we really encourage men to apply for any of our Children Service roles.

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