Children’s Residential Support Worker #12305172

Challenging Behavior, Children, Childrens Social Care, Leaving Care, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Residential, Skills, Sleepover Shifts, Support Worker, Youth Work, Youth Worker
Bridgwater
December 9, 2024
£23000 - £23000 / year
Permanent - Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: £23,000 per year (increasing to £24,000 upon qualification), plus sleep-in allowance (£50 per sleep-in, up to 10 per month = £6,000)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term
Start Date: ASAP

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year in residential childcare (ideal but not essential).
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) (preferred but not essential).
  • Full UK driving licence (required).
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence in a care setting.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.

About the Role:

Our client is an Outstanding residential care provider, looking to expand its team with passionate, caring, and motivated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, professional environment focused on the well-being of children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be integral to providing day-to-day care and support for young people. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the children’s needs are met, advocating for them and helping them to thrive in a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day Care: Assist young people with daily activities, including appointments, education, cooking, cleaning, and recreational activities.
  • Promote Positive Choices: Encourage young people to make positive decisions and celebrate milestones in their development.
  • Safeguarding and Support: Build strong, trusting relationships with the children, providing emotional support, particularly during periods of crisis.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain high standards of documentation, including daily logs, care plans, and communication with social workers, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders.
  • Team Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues to develop and implement timetables, set boundaries, and ensure consistency in care.
  • Advocacy: Act as an advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their views are taken into account in care planning.
  • Compliance and Standards: Prepare for internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted standards.
  • Leadership: Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care, ensuring sensitivity, dignity, and respect for both children and staff.
  • On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota and perform sleep-in shifts as required.

Benefits:

  • Full, paid training provided
  • Paid annual leave (28 days pro-rata, including bank holidays)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Ofsted Inspection Bonus
  • Paid activities and training (including PACE and Trauma-Informed Parenting)
  • Support to achieve QCF Level 4 Diploma
  • Clinical supervision and external management coaching
  • Career progression and development opportunities

Additional Information:

  • All candidates will be subject to DBS checks and references.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you. Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

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