Residential Support Worker/senior Support Worker

6 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Step Forward Care Limited Full time

Job description residential childcare support worker

Purpose of the post--
- Stepforward Care are committed to providing high-quality care to children who are looked after. We believe each child should be given the same opportunity in life to thrive safely and securely, in a comfortable, homely environment with adults that they can trust. At Stepforward Care, our staff team will provide care, advice, and support to children. Ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met and staff work in line with the children's home regulations and quality standards. Our staff are positive role models for the children, and work closely with them, building trusting relationships and supporting them to achieve their full potential. Our ethos is care, honesty and the children are at the forefront of our minds.

Equal opportunities--
- At Stepforward Care, we promote equal opportunities, throughout the staff team and the children in the home.

All children are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and challenging behavior or practice which discriminates against any young child or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any perceived difference.

Duties and responsibilities--
- To maintain a high level of care and support that meets the physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of children cared for by Stepforward Care.

To work in line with statutory legislation and guidance.

To provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children so they feel safe and secure from harm.

To develop positive relationship practice and reward as a positive support tool.

To be a positive role model and offer advice and guidance to children in the home.

To ensure plans and core paperwork are up to date and precise.

To complete daily recordings in line with the individual Care plans.

To complete health and safety checks in the home daily.

To ensure the safeguarding of children is a priority in all aspects of work.

To work as a part of a team.

To provide support for children to access and complete education.

To ensure participation and children's rights are a priority in the home.

To ensure robust and clear communication with team members and external professionals.

To be fully aware of policies and procedures relating to the home.

To maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and be open and honest.

Essential for the role--
- Experience working with children or vulnerable young adults.

Flexibility in working hours. The rota includes weekend work.

Sleep ins in line with the rota. Full UK driving license.

An enhanced DBS check will be carried out.

Desirable skills--
- Level 3 diploma in residential childcare.

Higher level knowledge of residential childcare.

Experience of working in a multi-bed setting

Caring, nurturing approach and the ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, considering adolescent childhood experiences and reasons behind the behaviour.
- Competitive compensation

**Salary**: £11.50-£14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

- newcastle upon tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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