Residential Support Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER - CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE

Location - TBC

As agreed at interview - some flexibility is required as all support workers may, at any time, be asked to assist in providing support to another service.

Reports To
Homes Manager

Purpose of the Job
To:-
* Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
* Maintain good professional practices in accordance with the Quality standards for children's homes, and Children's homes regulations 2015.
* Help create a positive environment for each child with particular reference to their safety, health and education.

Main duties and areas of Responsibility
* To work in partnership with other agencies
* Contribute to the delivery of effective individual care plans, risk assessments and other childrens records.
* Support children to make progress and achieve positive outcomes.
* Ensure children are safeguarded
* A positive and caring environment is maintained, where emotional and physical needs are met.
* "Safe care" standards are met.
* Opportunities for children to develop and make progress are maximised.
* Children's views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate.
* Good quality records are maintained, as required, with supervision and advice from Team leaders/deputy and the Homes Manager
* Good professional practice in the home in accordance with National Standards.
* Create and maintain a positive environment for each child, with particular regard to their safety, health and education.
* Support and development of relationships with colleagues in the Children's homes and other agencies.
* Undertaking a "key worker" role with Children as required.
* "Sleep-in" duties on a rota basis and flexible working in keeping with the needs of the service
* Ensure the home is kept clean, tidy and safe condition, encouraging the children to participate as appropriate.
* The preparation and cooking of nutritious meals taking into account dietary and cultural needs.
* To transport young people to activities/education etc
* Support young people to develop life skills and promote independence
* Managing risk, and being aware of any potential risk to children
* Understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and support with behaviours that can challenge

Relevant Experience and Knowledge

Essential
* Ability to be able to manage conflict/challenging behaviour
* Ability to maintain home records.
* Be able to complete records to a high standard (such as daily records)
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
* Ability to maintain sound professional judgement when working under pressure.
* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
* Ability to learn and develop new skills.
* Good level of applied literacy and numeracy
* Be prepared to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as per rota. (including the Christmas period)
* To sleep-in as required by rota

Desirable
* A minimum of 12 month's experience of child care work in a relevant setting
* Good standard of education achieved
* Knowledge of Social Care Inspection Framework
* Knowledge of Quality standards and Children's homes regulations 2015
* Be prepared to attend regular training

Qualifications

Essential
* Good level of applied literacy and numeracy - to be prepared to undertake training /qualification
as benefits the role
* Work towards level 3 qualification

Desirable
* Care related award for e.g. NVQ/diploma level 3 in caring for Children and Young People

Communication Skills

Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels.
* Ability to be professional at all times
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
* Ability to form effective relationships with children and act as a positive role model.

Quality
* To ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.

Financial
* To contribute towards effective management of household budget.

Personnel
* To undertake an Enhanced Check provided by the Disclosure and Barring service
* To provide at least 2 satisfactory references

* To adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.

Training
* Ability and willingness to undertake training and apply new understanding
To work towards completion of professional qualification relevant to post and Children & Young People

Whilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post, it is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may reasonably be delegated from time to time.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age