Senior Residential Worker

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**Senior Residential Worker**

**Salary**:£24,000 per annum

**Location**:Undy, Monmouthshire (off J23 of the M4)

**Contract/Hours**:Permanent Full Time - 37 hours per week

**Benefits**:

- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays,
- Opportunity to gain professional qualifications funded by us
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Flexible maternity
- Adoption and paternity packages
- Up to 7% employer contribution pension
- Discount portal with your favourite brands.

**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.

**About the service**

The home is for a young person who has a learning disability, complex needs and has experienced extensive trauma in his life. By creating a nurturing, attachment-based environment, you can ensure he gets the right support to foster his development.

At the same time, we will provide specialist learning, training and Supervision to speed your professional development - alongside a competitive rewards package.

If you have experience in residential care, we would love to hear from you.

**A bit about the role**

The young person's care will involve professional practice that is sensitive to his trauma history. Our model will provide an environment where he will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent parenting through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries

We are now seeking a Senior Residential Worker to help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young peoplehave come to expect. You'll do this by instilling your compassion and ambition in everything you do, always with our young peoplefront of mind.

**How you’ll help to create brighter futures**
- Assessing, reviewing, planning, and providing a 24/7 care service in line with regulatory requirements
- Leading shifts and managing risks whilst maintaining high quality care that is safe, personalised and outcome focused for children and young people in our care
- Supporting with taking part in fun activities, learn new skills and work towards independence
- Supporting with personal care, communication, administration of medication and clinical procedures

**Let’s talk about you**
- A Level 3 Social Care Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a trauma informed setting, residential short breaks or children's services
- Experience of clear, concise record keeping via IT systems
- Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies
- A clean driving license with access to a car with business insurance is essential

**Good to know**

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

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**Diversity, equality and inclusion**

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 9947