Children’s Home Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Willow Children’s Home Full time

*Shift Patterns*

24.5 hours shifts (starting at 7:30am to 8am the following morning with sleep in at midnight)

*Full Job Description*

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced support workers to join our team and be part of an exciting new project. They must share our passion in providing a nurturing and supportive approach to their care, whilst promoting and maintaining our expectation of high standards and good practices.

*The Home*

The children’s home is in Bedford and will provide accommodation to 3 children/young people of both genders and ages 11-17.

*The Opportunities & Benefits*

We are looking for passionate, and experienced support workers who can demonstrate they can provide the highest quality care for children & young people;
Be part of a small and personable team

Scope to be part of a new venture and help mould and develop this service

Comprehensive Induction, support, development, and ongoing training package.

*The Individual Requirements*

Ability to take responsibility as a Support Worker for an allocated young person and provide positive role modelling, encouraging them to have healthy relationships and enabling them to build trust.

Follow each Individual Behaviour Management Plan, Risk Assessment and Care Plan to safeguard our young people and encourage them to behave in a socially acceptable manner.

To have a flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the needs of the home and its children, colleagues, and organisation are met

To hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, would be desirable, otherwise must be willing to complete this qualification.

Previous experience of working with young people in a youth work or residential setting would be desirable.

Experience of working with Young people affected by communication disorders and challenging behaviours.

*Responsibilities of Support Worker*

Ensure children are safeguarded and their views and wishes heard

Motivate and engage young people in group activities.

Ability to build strong relationships with the young people in our care.

Ability to facilitate the young person’s recreational needs, daily independent living skills and to promote their emotional wellbeing.

Maintain written records and write reports.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure satisfactory references checks.

Work Remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: £245.00 per day

Schedule:

- Weekends only

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