Residential Support Worker

5 months ago

Port Talbot, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

**Residential Support Worker**

**Salary**: £27,796.52 per annum

**Location**: Neath Port Talbot

**Contract/Hours**: Permanent, Part-time - 30 hours per week (worked over 4 to 5 days on a rota basis consisting of mornings, afternoons and waking nights)

**Benefits**:

- A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

**Vulnerable children in the UK need your help**

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 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. It's 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 children's lives.

**A bit about the role**

This Residential Support Worker role guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk management, safeguards our young people's wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.

In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation. We'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.

Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.

**About the service**

This is a fun and welcoming home and you will be joining a committed and ambitious team, led by a manager who really wants to see you develop and reach your potential

Park House was developed in partnership between Action for Children and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in 2012 and is a three-bedroom bungalow offering children and teenagers with disabilities short-term, planned residential breaks where the children can explore, make friends, access new opportunities and learn new life skills, all with the help from the staff team. Park House is purpose-built property in the heart of Port Talbot community close to beautiful Aberavon beach.

**How you'll help to create brighter futures**
- Provide 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.
- Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
- Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
- Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.

**Let's talk about you**

Are you a resilient Residential Support Worker and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:

- Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)**.**:

- Experience and training in safeguarding
- An innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Experience of developing tailored care plans
- The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community

**Good to know**

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

**Diversity, equality and inclusion**

**Don't meet every single requirement?**

**Want to know more about Action for Children?**

Find us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

**Gweithiwr Cymorth Preswyl**

**Cyflog**: £27,796.52 y flwyddyn

**Lleoliad**: Castell-nedd Port Talbot

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