Residential Support Worker

**Due to expansion we are recruiting Residential Care Workers to work in our therapeutic Children's Home.**

**We are seeking dynamic and passionate applicants who want to improve the lives of our young people.**

**In return, we offer an amazing training programme, lots of professional support and the opportunity to progress in a company whom places the needs of the child at the heart of all their practice.**

**Job Purpose**:

- **The priority is to provide high quality care for our children and young people**:

- **To promote the welfare, safety, personal development and well being of Young People being cared for by Monarch**:

- **To ensure that the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the Young People are met**:

- **To participate in the day-to-day operation of the service provided in accordance with the organisational guidelines and objectives.**:

- **To create within the home, a normal domestic and nurturing environment for the children and Young People in Monarch’s care.**

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **To offer high quality care for our young people**:

- **To maintain a homely environment for our children, ensuring all domestic tasks are completed to a high standard**:

- **To be aware of Monarch’s Statement of Purpose and its contents and how it is to be implemented on a day-to-day basis.**:

- **To be aware of Monarch’s guidelines on Code of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard.**:

- **To participate in the care, behavioural management and education programmes applicable to each individual young person.**:

- **To contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of each individual Placement Plan.**:

- **To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity practices in line with Company policy.**:

- **To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young people encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.**:

- **To provide young people with information and advice where appropriate or to help them to seek advice from appropriate sources.**:

- **To play an active part and promote the participation of young people, in the decision making process of the home.**:

- **To be aware, familiar with and observe the Company guidelines on Health and Safety, Fire safety procedures and Food Hygiene.**:

- **To assist with the process of developing effective partnerships with parents and families.**:

- **To assist with the day-to-day administration of the home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings.**:

- **To assist in the maintenance, good house keeping and up keep of the home.**:

- **To support and maintain effective working relationships with all other staff and to promote good relationships with local residents and general community.**:

- **To promote and uphold the good reputation of the company in all contact with external agencies and individuals.**:

- **To contribute to the development of individuals and the team through active participation in effective supervision, team meetings, training sessions etc.**:

- **To fully participate in the rota system and to be available for sleep in duties as required.**:

- **To undertake such duties as may be required by the Directors.**

**Professional Child Care Practice**:

- **To work alongside the young people to help develop a true sense of identity and feel of self worth**:

- **To work with the young people to ensure they develop their independent skills and aid their integration into the community**:

- **To perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.**:

- **To work effectively alongside other team members to ensure the young people develop in a caring and consistent environment/atmosphere.**:

- **To contribute to the normal development of the young people to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle.**

**Relationships with Colleagues**:

- **To act as a member of the staff team, supporting colleagues and being prepared to receive support as necessary.**:

- **To attend and participate in staff meetings.**:

- **To act flexibly, within reasonable bounds, in order to ensure the necessary cover for the home.**:

- **To inform colleagues of relevant developments, for example during handover.**:

- **To advise Directors of ill health and at the earliest opportunity in order for suitable cover to be sought.**:

- **Household Responsibilities**:

- **To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home.**:

- **To set high standards in home making.**:

- **To care for the fabric, equipment and grounds.**:

- **To be accountable for monies allocated for specific purposes.**:

- **To take responsibility for running the household effectively, setting and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.**:

- **To ensue the young people have a balanced diet.**:

- **To adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures.**:

- **To be responsible for a