Residential Support Worker

1 week ago

Telford, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Residential Support Worker

Salary: Up to £23,151.50 per annum

Location: Telford

Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time - 37 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 Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. We are looking for committed, caring Residential Support Workers to work flexibly and provide high quality day-to-day care to our children and young people. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering person centred care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.

About the service

Acorn Way is an exciting new residential care home providing accommodation and support for 4 Children and Young People between the ages of 5-18 years of both physical and learning disabilities. As residential support worker you may be asked to sleep in on occasion and you can earn an extra £50 for each one.

This new home will provide warm, caring and comfortable environment where our young people will feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self. Supported in developing skills and achieve maximum quality of life.

Our residential support workers will work within a team that provides person centred care and tailored support to each child, meeting their individual needs in accordance with their care plan. You will also ensure that policies and essential standards or quality and safety are achieved.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

  • Providing essential support to children and young people within our residential home
  • Create a safe and nurturing environment to foster their independence
  • Engaging in diverse day-to-day activities tailored to the needs of the young person
  • Assisting with household tasks like cooking and cleaning
  • Supporting learning and homework completion
  • Building trust and responsibility to accompany our young people to activities and appointments
  • May be required to write reports to assist with meetings
  • Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration 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 working in a Residential care setting
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) is preferred but not essential but willingness to work towards it is
  • Experience and training in safeguarding
  • An innovative and creative approach to problem solving
  • Knowledge of completing and updating & 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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