Residential Support Worker

1 month ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Role: Residential Support Worker

Salary:  £28,000 per annum

Location:  Peterborough

Contract/Hours:  Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week.

Benefits:  

  • 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. 
  • 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 688,000 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, we make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role

Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.

In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.

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

About the service

As a Residential Support Worker in our Peterborough service, you'll be supporting the transition our of young person into their own forever home

They've been living in their current setting in Hampshire for some time and our mission is to bring them home, where they'll be close to family and receive the stability, consistency, and appropriate care.

Our approach is therapeutic, driven by love and a commitment to helping the young person thrive. We aim to integrate them into the community as much as possible by supporting and encouraging independence as they transition into adulthood. Working closely with partner agencies including health, education, and social care partners, and the young person's family, we'll provide high-quality support using a trauma-informed approach. These relationships will enable our young person to do all of the things they enjoy.

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.
  • Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
  • Supervise and guide staff as required.
  • Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures.

Let's talk about you. 

  • 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. 

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. 

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. 

Want to know more about Action for Children? 

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