Residential Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Salary: Up to £27,600 per annum pro rata (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Contract/Hours: 1 Permanent, Full-time, working 37 hours a week, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis (Some weekend working, and sleep ins will be required with a sleep-in allowance £50)

Interviews: to be held on the17th & 18th June 2024

Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, excellent training and development opportunities including professional qualifications, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, health and wellbeing assistance, staff discount portal with your favourite brands, Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

 Vulnerablechildren in the UK needyour 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 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. 

We will enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.

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 

Sycamore House is a residential care home providing accommodation and supporting Children and Young People between the ages of 5-18years of both physical and learning disabilities.

We provide a homely welcoming and fun environment in which young people feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self. Your skills, passions and interests could help us to continue achieving this. Whether it's being a whizz on the PlayStation, creating origami animals or exploring nature you can inspire our children. You will also support by driving our children and young people to and from school to events, appointments, and family time.

You will build bonds with children and support them with day-to-day personal needs and promoting their independence. Working within your team you will help to maintain our fun and nurturing environment.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

As residential support worker you will support the children with their day-to-day personal needs, whilst working with your team and the children to assess individual needs to develop tailored care plans. You'll instil your compassion and ambition in everything you do, always with our young people at the front of mind. You will support by:

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, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements Assessing, reviewing, planning, and providing a 24/7 care service in line with regulatory requirements.

Let's talk about you.

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. Ideally you will have: 

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.

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