Residential Support Worker

1 week ago


Barry, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Salary: £23,151.50 per annum
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time - 31 hours per week
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

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 an entry level role where you don't need previous experience or qualifications, we're looking for a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people. This is a great opportunity to get your 'foot in the door' and allows you to explore the field of Social Care and decide if it's the right fit for you, whilst gaining practical experience.
You'll create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It's key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
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
Ty Cody is a brand-new purpose built long-term solo placement, for one young person, who requires support with their physical disability. The service provides support to the young person up to the age of 18 years old.
Our model will provide an environment where they will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent parenting through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries.

How you'll help to create brighter futures
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be assuming responsibility for the personal care and daily routines of the young individual, providing support with personal hygiene, communication, administering of medication and ensuring the safeguarding of our young people by accurate recording and reporting.

Let's talk about you
Don't worry if you've never worked in a similar role before, it's your personality and personal values that matter. If you're passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ideally you'll:
- Understand how to engage with young people.
- Have a positive approach and 'can do' attitude.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
- Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare 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.
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: Scott Jones via email at quoting reference 10006

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.



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