Residential Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Residential Support Worker

Salary: £25,500 per annum, pro rata 

Location: City of Edinburgh

Contract/Hours: Permanent / We have a range of hours available from Full Time (37 hours) Part Time or casual contracts per week (hours include evenings and weekends)

Benefits: 

A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave. Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities. Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.Staff discount portal with your favourite brands. Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

 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. 

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

 A bit about the role

Our Residential Support Worker is a great opportunity for those experienced working in a care setting and looking to implement those skills with an aim to progress to the next stage of their career with our help. You'll manage risk in a way which empowers young people and builds resilience, whilst at the same time ensuring their safety. You'll demonstrate a high standard of person-centred practice, have good social care values and be a strong role model to our children and young people. 

In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.​ ​

We offer an in-depth induction process and training. 

Alongside this, we'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry.​

Regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team. ​ ​

Once you've gained the relevant experience and qualifications you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. 

About the service

Our Gilmerton Road Project provides short breaks and outreach support for children and young people (aged 5-21) with learning disabilities and we're excited to offer a unique opportunity for experienced Residential Support Worker's to join our dedicated team.

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering children and young people to explore their world, build connections, and create lasting memories by;

Facilitating Short Breaks: As part of a highly skilled team of practitioners, you'll welcome the young people we support to make the most of their short breaks, developing new skills, socialising, and gaining independence while they are in our care. 

Community Engagement: You'll also spend time out and about, supporting our children to access local communities. Whether it's a trip to the beach, an afternoon at the zoo, or playtime in the park, you'll be there to facilitate enriching experiences.

We also work in partnership with CAMHS ID and our own Behaviour Consultant to develop and deliver person centred support plans that offer consistency and clear outcomes for all our young people.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Help young people in all aspects of their daily lives. Have good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other professionals.Be a creative thinker and having a solution focused approach.

Let's talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:

Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust. Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families. Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role. Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. 

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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