Residential Support Worker

1 month ago

Northumberland, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Role: Residential Support Worker

Salary: Up to £14.51 per hour (depending on experience)

Location: Hexham, Northumberland

Contract/Hours: Casual - Varied Hours -pick and choose when you work, around your study, family, retirement or home life

“I love working as a casual member of staff – I get to build my knowledge, my experience and work with a friendly and funny bunch of people staff and young people alike It works around my family life and I choose when I work – what's not to like?” - Casual Worker

Benefits:

Paid annual leavePension schemeCareer progressionFantastic training opportunitiesEmployee wellbeing supportEmployee discount portal with all your favourite brands.  

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 671,000 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

Residential Support workers play a crucial role in establishing a secure and nurturing setting for the growth and development of the children and young people in our care. We are specifically seeking a Residential Support Worker with leadership experience or seniority in a similar capacity. Your focus will be prioritising our children's well-being through person centred care, guidance and advocacy to ensure their safety, health and fulfilment of their potential.

We offer a comprehensive induction process, excellent career advancement opportunities, essential qualifications, regular supervisions and team meetings to ensure you are integrated effectively into your team.

About the service 

Monksfield Adlin House is a warm, welcoming residential care service for disabled children with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Our purpose-built bungalow offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and communal living and play areas. With a large, enclosed garden with a variety of play equipment, we provide a supportive environment for our children. In addition to residential care, we offer short breaks in our unit called Acorn, providing a "home away from home" supported environment. We collaborate with families and professionals to meet the complex needs of the children in our care, offering tailored support packages for a fun, inclusive stay that empowers children and young people to live the life they desire.

 How you'll help to create brighter futures 

Help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young people have come to expect.Getting involved in lots of fun activities both within the project and out in the community.Assisting with personal care and daily routines of the young people.Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and safeguarding them.Helping coach young people to develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money matters.

Let's talk about you as a Residential Support Worker

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

Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting.Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).Experience and training in safeguarding.An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.Experience of developing tailored care plans.The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

Contact : Shannon Neander, Recruitment Partner at

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. 

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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Closing date: Tuesday 28th August 2024

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