Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Duties:

The worker will be expected to provide advice, assistance and support to children and young people. There is the expectation to attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them, in order to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.

Equal Opportunities

All children and young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Residential Support Workers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all children and young people, and for challenging behaviour or practice which discriminates against any child or young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

Accountable to:

Senior Residential Support Workers, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Operation Manager, Responsible Individual.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within the care of Inspirations. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters and any other relevant legislation.
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
• Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
• Helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
• Ensuring that each young person’s care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc)
• To act as a key worker or co key worker for a child/young person to ensure that the child/young person’s care plans are up to date and that all of their care needs are being met. To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding
• Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress

Requirements:

• Secondary school qualifications
• University/college qualifications
• Previous experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviour is preferred.
• A Compassionate and patient demeanour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends if necessary
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career growth within our organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

• A salary of £33,280 to £35,280 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.58 - £15.63 per hour and additional 8 sleeps (per month) at £55 per night
• Enrolment onto the fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enrolment onto the Bayleaf pension scheme
• Bupa Health Insurance which includes (Cancer treatment)
• Gym Membership at Branston Golf & Country Club
• Flexibility to pick up shifts that suit your personal circumstances and availability
• Bank holidays paid at time and a half
• A comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development.
• A £750 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Food available whilst on shift
• Free parking
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home where you can stay for free, on the company

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Please send applications to: orette@bayleafcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bayleaf Care- Residential Support Worker
Expected start date: 01/06/2024