Children's Residential Support Worker

7 months ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom Young UK Today Full time

Established in May 2021, Young UK Today is the realisation of a vision by a dedicated team of proven and passionate care and support providers with nearly two decades of expertise in their chosen field of work. With a remarkable history of empowering the most vulnerable children and young people, in the area of Supported Accommodation, our founders and management team have been career long champions of positive change in the lives of those facing emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

We've always believed that early support can change the course of a young person's life. Having seen countless journeys through the care system, we recognised a need for a more nurturing, holistic approach. Our first established home, Dove Tree House was born from this vision, and we are committed to offering unwavering support to children and young people aged 8-17, providing them with a stable and loving environment within which to flourish and grow.

Children and young people placed in residential care are often admitted during their teenage years, a trend that continues to prevail in the UK. A significant proportion of these children and young people have undergone multiple placements, including various foster care experiences. It is their complex needs, often rooted in childhood trauma, in mental health, emotional, and behavioural challenges that necessitate specialised care and support.

Government statistics underline a persistent issue; a notable percentage of these young people are placed in care due to experiences of abuse or neglect. The instability in their living arrangements is highlighted by the fact that a similar percentage have lived in five or more different placements, exacerbating their vulnerability and complex needs. A rising trend is the increased focus on their educational requirements. A significant portion of these children, a figure that is currently under review, have special educational needs, emphasising a critical area for enhanced support and resources.

At the heart of our vision for Dove Tree House is the unwavering commitment to empowering both staff and children through trauma-informed approaches. We believe that understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma is foundational to fostering an environment of healing, growth, and empowerment. It's not just about care but about enabling each child and team member to navigate through their journey of recovery and development with resilience and confidence. The central tenant of our approach is rapport building, an essential element that enhances the quality of life and echoes the sanctity of a family home. In such a nurturing environment, every interaction is imbued with respect, dignity, and understanding, laying the groundwork for the holistic achievement of our outlined goals.

At Dove Tree House, the safeguarding of children and young people is paramount. It is embedded in every aspect of the care we deliver to the children and young people that live with us.

**Job Purpose**

**Residential Support Worker for Dove Tree House**

Be an appropriate role model to children in the home and help meet their practical needs by providing support, advice, and assistance. To support children and you young people address their problems, concerns, and previous trauma and work with them to achieve health, well-being, and education outcomes, enabling them to reach their full potential. To support children to prepare for future independence and self-sufficiency.

**General Duties**

Work with children and young people in the home, supporting them with their individual needs as outlined in their placement plan.

Ensure children are treated with dignity and respect.

Help children participate in the routines of the home and encourage them to take part in the activities and support on offer.

Promote education and support children to attend education and help them with their homework and attend meetings where necessary. Where children are out of education, support them with educational activities and work toward education outcomes.
- Promote well-being in the home by ensuring the environment is free from bullying, prejudice and a fair place to live.
- Help children deal with conflict and trauma by supporting any therapeutic plans that are in place for them.
- Work co-operatively and pro-actively as part of a team supporting colleagues and the Registered manager.

**Specific Duties**
- Provide advice and support to children in the home in line with their placement plans, organisational policies, and the good practice requirements of the home.

Act as a key worker to children offering support to their individual needs and advocating for them at reviews and care planning meetings.
- Be a point of contact for children with their social workers, education and health staff, and family.

Work with multi agency teams to support and care for children and young people.
- Ensure children in the home are safe and protected from harm.
- Establis

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