Childrenâs Residential Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

Childrenâs Residential Support Worker

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £26,421 - £33,024 Per Annum (Depending on experience, skills and qualifications)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Evenings/Flexible Hours/Full Time/Nights/Weekends
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 30/06/2024 at 23:00
Reference: 712855 to 712864

Childrenâs Residential Support Worker

Make a positive difference to young people

Wokingham Borough Council has a range of fantastic opportunities for established, or aspiring Childrenâs Residential Support Workerâs to join our brand-new residential childrenâs home.

As a Childrenâs Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.

You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.

We have a variety of opportunities available, so weâre keen to hear from experienced Support Workers with a children or young person background, as well as individuals with the transferable skills and the desire to positively impact young people's lives.

We can offer ongoing support and training, and the option to complete your QCF Level 3 upon successful completion of your probation period.

Key Responsibilities

To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction. The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives. To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk. To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our children and young people are advocated. Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement. To support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people. To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments.

Candidate Requirements

Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales. The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs. 2 yearsâ experience in Social Care is desirable. Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.

Benefits

We can offer a host of great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, discounts and much more

For an informal discussion, please contact - â¯Hayley Joyce (Residential Childrenâs Homes Manager) via email Hayley.joyce@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 30th June 2024, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 

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