Children's Residential Support Worker

About Us:

We are Envision Care an Ofsted registered children's home based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire that is able to accommodate & support up to 3 young people between the ages of 9-16 years old with tendencies of EBD.

We already have a great team in place and are now looking for flexible, committed, and enthusiastic individual (s) who will share the same passion for the children and young people. We are willing to be flexible with hours/shifts so please mention this at your Interview if successful. We are looking for individuals that have the desire to want to grow within their Career & Development, whilst taking pride in the service they will deliver to the young people placed in our care.

Our organisation takes pride in the service provided and we are committed to the development of the children. You will be part of an experienced, knowledgeable & qualified team that are able to work together & promote the home's Ethos & Values. We as an organisation are child focused and friendly in all aspects of service delivery, this will be evident through the care that will be provided to the young people during their stay with us & ensure that the young people are always at the heart of all our decision making.

Job Description:

• To make an important contribution to the normal development of the young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of appropriate activities and a consistent caring adult role model.
• To have safeguarding at the heart of everything you do, to know the current guidelines/legislation around Safeguarding & also to be confident when reporting & recording any concerns.
• You will complete a robust & detailed induction with excellent training resources and additional courses .
• To care, nurture and establish positive relationships with the children/young people, assessing their needs and working in collaboration with your team to produce & implement when delivering, and revising individual care plans.
• To always maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the individual needs of the young person including their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs within the companies aspirations and guidelines.
• To contribute to and implement care plans, participate in reviews and other meetings as required and ensuring all documentation is up to date and changed when appropriate i.e. after a statutory review & working within the Children's Act 1989 & 2004, Every Child Matters and all other relevant legislation (s).
• To be able to provide advice, assistance, and support on a 1:1 basis to enable the child to address past and present difficulties, this will include holding regular 1:1 key work sessions with the young person that you will be allocated too.
• To be part of a Diverse staff team in the home , to promote Equality & Diversity & to always be sensitive to the needs of the individual young people in our care taking into account their race, language, religion, sexuality and culture. Also we will be continue to support a young person if they choose to continue practicing their Faith/Religion/Culture during their time with us.
• Providing emotional support at a time of difficulty or stress, also making sure that positive & trusting relationships are built between you & the young person.
• Being available to attend all of the young people's appointments/meetings, to be involved in any extra circular activities whilst contributing to them & encouraging the young people to be involved in the wider community.
• You will be working alongside an extremely passionate Manager, who will share your vision for the young people in our care. They will also support you with your Career Progression & Development within the home.
• You will support the Manager & the staff team to adhere & work alongside the Home's Statement of Purpose & Policies/ Procedures in place.
• Continue to implement in your work the Home's Vision, Ethos, Values.
• To always follow & implement the Children's Home Regulations 2015 guidelines in place & the Quality Standards including keeping yourself & others up to date with any changes of information to current Legislation & Guidelines in place.

Qualifications/Skills: (REQUIRED)

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and young people, preferably in a children's residential home, or equivalent settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential childcare (Desirable but must show willingness to complete after probation period)
• A proven passion for working with children & young people.
• An enhanced D.B.S check will be completed, & you will be expected to maintain a record of your current DBS on the Update System.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• You must have excellent communication skill's & good experience working alongside Multi Agencies & External Partnerships, such as Health & Educational Professionals.
• The ambition to want to grow & develop into leadership roles within the home.
• To mentor, motivate & support/guide your team members.

Benefits:

• Regular Emotional Well being Support provided when needed
• Free parking on site
• Pension scheme available
• Rotas in advance
• An extra day off in the working year which will be a personal day off of your choice.
• Development opportunities & progression will be encouraged within the home.
• You will receive a bonus for completing their Probation period, yearly appraisals & completing your NVQ3.
• Annual Leave 28 days per year including Bank holidays
• Must be able to work night shifts including Weekends & Bank Holidays. Bank holidays will include Easter, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Eve. (This will be on a rotational basis to ensure, it is fair.)

PLEASE NOTE THE INITIAL INTERVIEW FOR THIS ROLE IS HELD VIA TEAMS & IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL, A SECOND INTERVIEW WILL BE HELD AT THE HOME.

**PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT PRESENTLY SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIPS**

Job Types: Full-time & Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Physical Setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Night shift

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenage, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare/Youth: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenage SG2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person