Residential Support Worker

**_Salary: £27,700.00 - £28,521.00 (Inclusive of a £62.50 per sleep-in, working 10 sleep ins per month)_**

**_Unqualified - £10 per hour _**

**_Qualified - £10.50 per hour_**

Are you looking to be part of a passionate and person-centred team?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people leaving care?

Do you want to support young people to fulfil their potential by enabling them to embrace their past, live for today and look forward to a brighter future?

Do you want to be part of a company that values its staff and workforce?

We have an exciting opportunity for a individual to join our team of Residential Support Workers in our 16+ Supported Living Service in Bolton.

As a Residential Support Worker/Keyworker your role will be to work alongside young people, actively promoting independence and preparing them to transition into adulthood.

Working on a multiagency basis and in partnership with internal and external professionals to ensure young people are given the correct wrap around support and are treated equally, as individuals, and without discrimination.

You will be confident on Microsoft Word, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be resilient and committed to the role, and most importantly you will conduct yourself as a positive role model for young people and colleagues.

**As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to**:

- Being aware of each young person’s support plan and their responsibilities for its implementation.
- Attending Child Looked After reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best the outcomes for young people.
- Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
- Engaging young people in key working and activities.
- Maintaining accurate written records in logs, engagement reports and case files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place.
- Effectively preparing and cooking group meals with the young people.
- Ensuring the housekeeping levels in the home are of a high standard.
- Working at all times to safeguard the young people we support.
- Having a resilient approach, positive demeanour, attitude and body language.
- Being aware of the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and working collaboratively in line with this.
- Attending team/staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them.
- Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers through regular supervision.
- Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them.

**Experience & Qualifications**
- Level 3/4 in Health & Social Care. (Desired)
- Minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience. (Desired)
- Hold a valid Driving licence and access to own vehicle. (Desired)
- Minimum age requirement of 21 years of age. **(required)**:

- DBS on Update System. (Desired)
- Willing & able to do Sleep In shifts **(required)**

**Benefits of working for Inicio Group Ltd**:

- Intensive 2 week/80-hour induction and full training.
- Wellness Fund access for Optical, Dental & Prescription costs.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Pension Scheme.
- 215.8 hours annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus additional leave after first year.
- Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme.
- DBS costs refunded after probation.
- Accessible discounts for many major High Street Retailers.
- Long service awards
- Crisis Fund for times of hardship.
- Core Values Bonus Scheme with trips to New York and Europe up for grabs.

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

**Salary**: £27,419.00-£28,120.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully complaint with all government guidelines, Fully vaccinated workforce

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or Equivalent (preferred)
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)