Residential Casual Support Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY**

**This position is for a casual (Bank) member, who would be looking to pick up extra hours in line with their current employment. Mostly be on hand to cover sickness and annual leave, evenings and weekends, as and when required.**

**This position will predominantly cover our location in Cleveleys but there will be scope to pick up extra shifts at our Fulwood Location.**

**Full Driving license is essential.**

**Job Title**:Residential Casual Support Worker

**Reports to**: More senior member of staff at the home, ultimately the Manager

**Main Purpose of Job**

To be part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children and young people, and assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
- To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
- To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
- To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.
- To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
- Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly

professional manner.
- Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.
- As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social

behaviour.
- To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.
- To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
- Support young people in project and group work.
- Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.
- Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.
- Participate in and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.
- Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
- Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
- Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.
- Have awareness and take shared responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and oneself.
- Co-operate with the Company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and therefore follow Company policies.
- Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key procedures including

Safeguarding, Fire, and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.

The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £217.50-£225.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a current valid driving license?
- Do you have any experience working within a residential children's home?
- Do you have an online Enhanced DBS

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person