Residential Support Worker

6 months ago

Headington, United Kingdom Gratia Cura Residential Ltd. Full time

**MUST HAVE CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION IN CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL CARE.**

JOB TITLE: Residential Support Worker (RSW)

MAIN LOCATION: Oxfordshire

RESPONSIBLE TO: Home manager

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To help maximise the potential capabilities of all young people at Gratia Cura, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
- To provide choice wherever possible and enable young people to make their own decisions as appropriate.
- To work with and follow professional advice and known alternative communication strategies to enable all young people to have ‘a voice’.
- To work within bespoke and individualised packages of care to provide the best possible outcomes for young people.

KEY TASKS:

- To support the personalised development of each young person.
- To respect the dignity and individuality of each young person.
- To ensure a high standard of personal care for each young person, including matters of physical wellbeing and personal hygiene.
- To be aware of all the set targets and aspirations of each young person.
- To accept Keyworker responsibility for individual young people (see over).
- To work on a rostered shift system inclusive of some evening and weekend work.
- To support in a classroom environment providing educational support to pupils.
- Working across different sites and with different young people as directed and getting to know all young people over time.
- To supervise young people in and outside of the home.
- To work within any residential setting as required at the time by the site management team.
- To read and adhere to the young person’s risk assessments and individual placement plans, keeping notes and records as required.
- To attend team meetings and individual support and supervision meetings with the line manager.
- To support young people out in the community, on activities and holidays and be a company vehicle driver as requested and once trained.
- To always ensure the safety of the young person.
- To support other members of the site staff in their therapeutic/educational work as laid out in the young person’s placement plan and always providing consistency of care and intervention.
- Be prepared to provide support and personal care to someone who has contracted an infection or virus such as Norovirus or Covid.
- To undertake any training identified as necessary to carry out the role effectively.
- To take responsibility for ensuring all training classed as mandatory is kept up to date.
- To complete the appropriate Diploma Level 3 as requested and in accordance with OFSTED guidelines.
- Work within the spirit and intentions of the Equal Opportunities and Equality & Diversity policies and procedures and report any concerns to your line manager immediately.
- Be jointly responsible for the safeguarding of children in our care, it is a requirement of this role that you adhere to all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures and report ANY concerns immediately to a senior staff member.
- Any other duties reasonably considered by management as necessary for the safe and successful running of the home.
- To fully engage with young people and take part in activities and leisure pursuits, including physical activities such as sports.
- It is your professional responsibility to help protect those in our care and keep yourself and colleagues safe. Where you are required to provide close contact care, support or any level of physical intervention you will be required to wear PPE and take part in regular Coronavirus testing, this is mandatory across our services. In addition, you may be required to care for or support those who may have an illness, infection or virus such as Coronavirus (including asymptomatic cases), it is therefore strongly recommended that you have the Covid-19 vaccine and any required booster jabs where there is no medical or religious reason not to do so.

Key worker Responsibilities

On successful completion of the probationary period, the duty of ‘Keyworker’ can be assigned to an RSW.

The Key worker role within the team:

- Each young person requires a Key worker_ _who:

- _
- Knows them well; knows their history, strengths, weaknesses, medical needs, family structure, and the nature of their learning difficulty.
- The Key worker has to focus and co-ordinate the endeavours of the team to provide for the young persons assessed needs in the residential setting are to be identified by the appropriate provider. Main tasks include:

- To improve the quality of life of the key person by ensuring satisfaction of his/her needs.
- To enable the young person to keep moving forward towards agreed goals.
- To assist the key person to keep contact with family and friends.
- To compile written reports on the key person’s development.
- attend reviews and write reports outline progress or any other actions deemed necessary around their care
- to communicate with all stake holders.

You as an employee ar

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Social Care Recuiting Full time

    **We are looking for a Senior Support Worker for an existing 3 bed children's EBD home.** **Location**:Headington Oxford **Job Type**:Permanent / Full-Time **Pay**: - £25,000 - £28,000 / year - plus £70 / sleep in **Requirements**: Qualification: QCF Level 3 or 4 - Health and Social Care, children and young people Experience:Minimum of 2 years’...

  • Residential Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom MacIntyre Full time

    **Is your career in care as rewarding as it could be? Are you frustrated with unrealistic schedules that leave no time for the people you support? Why not join Endeavour House? You will work with the same children regularly and have the opportunity to build long term life changing relationships.** Endeavour Academy is currently recruiting for Support...

  • Case Worker

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Connection Support Full time

    **Are you passionate about supporting people to access secure accommodation, and prevent homelessness?** **About the service** Stepdown provides a support service for people who are ready to be discharged from hospital but lack suitable accommodation to continue their recovery. The ‘’guests’’ spend up to 8 weeks in one of our three properties in...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Brandon Trust Full time

    Oxfordshire Job Summary **Seeking support workers in Rosehill to work 10am to 2pm shifts.** Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies and horse riding? Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full...

  • Intervention Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Intervention Support Worker - Headington An amazing specialist school in Headington are looking for an Intervention Support Worker to join their team starting ASAP. They place a huge focus on supporting students who have been diagnosed with Autism, and ensure they are being met with the necessary interventions to support their development and...

  • Support Worker, Headington, Oxford

    1 month ago

    Headington, United Kingdom The Brandon Trust Full time

    Salary Range: £11.68 - £12.01 per hourSeeking support workers in Headington, Oxford Do you want to join friendly team and enjoy being active and making a diffirence to others?   Your previous care skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a...

  • Residential Team Leader

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom MacIntyre Full time

    **Is your career in care as rewarding as it could be? Are you frustrated with unrealistic schedules that leave no time for the people you support?** **Why not join Endeavour House? You will work with the same children regularly and have the opportunity to build long term life changing relationships.** We are looking for a new Team Leader who has the...

  • Education Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Headington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an Education Support Worker to join our team at Academics Ltd. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional and mental health development of our students.The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field or experience working with young people who have experienced trauma. You...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £24,050 - £26,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on...

  • Housing Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Housing Support Worker (Female) Oxford Young Parents' Service 12 Weeks, Temp to Perm 35 Hours per week £25,148 - £30,443 A housing association are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker within their Female only service in Oxford. This role is a fantastic opportunity to support young parents and help them on their journey toward...

  • Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Youth Worker - Oxford Support Worker for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties KS1 to KS4 Fantastic route for an aspiring Psychologist, Therapist or for someone looking to work in the Criminal Justice system An alternative provision for children aged 5 to 16 in Oxford are looking for a Youth Worker to support the social skills,...

  • Youth Worker

    2 days ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Youth Worker - Oxford Support Worker for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties KS1 to KS4 Fantastic route for an aspiring Psychologist, Therapist or for someone looking to work in the Criminal Justice system An alternative provision for children aged 5 to 16 in Oxford are looking for a Youth Worker to support the social skills,...

  • Youth Worker

    2 days ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Youth Worker - Headington, Oxfordshire Support Worker for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties KS2, KS3 and KS4 Fantastic route for an aspiring Psychologist, Therapist or for someone looking to work in the Criminal Justice system An alternative provision for children aged 8 to 16 in Headington, Oxford are looking for a Youth...

  • Youth Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Youth Worker - Headington, Oxfordshire Support Worker for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties KS2, KS3 and KS4 Fantastic route for an aspiring Psychologist, Therapist or for someone looking to work in the Criminal Justice system An alternative provision for children aged 8 to 16 in Headington, Oxford are looking for a Youth...

  • Pastoral Youth Worker

    2 days ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Pastoral Youth Worker - Headington A highly regarded school in Headington are looking for a Pastoral Youth Worker to join their team of staff ASAP! Your role as a Pastoral Youth Worker is to primarily be there to support the children their school day. Many of the children that attend this school have been identified as struggling with social, emotional...

  • Pastoral Youth Worker

    5 days ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Pastoral Youth Worker - Headington A highly regarded school in Headington are looking for a Pastoral Youth Worker to join their team of staff ASAP! Your role as a Pastoral Youth Worker is to primarily be there to support the children their school day. Many of the children that attend this school have been identified as struggling with social, emotional...

  • Residential School Houseparent

    2 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Residential House Parents and Senior House Parents - Oxford £24,000 - £25,000 per year (actual) plus year-round accommodation and potential ARP bonus for suitable Senior House Parent candidates Our client, an international boarding school for students in their last two years of secondary school, aims to offer its pupils a superior education...

  • Acute Rehab Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Acute Rehab Support Worker (ARSW) - Band 4 The post-holder will be working within Complex Medical Unit A (CMU A) at the OUH NHS Foundation Trust. You will be expected to provide 1 to 1 patient observations, assisting with individual therapy goals, being involved in rehabilitation through holistic and patient centered care. You must be able to demonstrate...

  • Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Support Worker in a level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit. We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working in a multi-disciplinary team. You will be a strong team player with an empathetic nature and passionate about maximising patient...

  • Community Health and Well-being Worker

    5 months ago

    Headington, United Kingdom Hedena Health (Bury Knowle Health Centre) Full time

    **Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW)/Health and Wellbeing Coach** **Job Title**: Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW)/Health and Wellbeing Coach **Responsibility**: We are looking for a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker to join our team and work to support our patients in the community. We want you to work in the heart of our...