Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Cotgrave, Nottingham

Salary: £29,580 including Sleep ins

Shifts: Mon-Sun, including BH, 40 hours per week excluding sleeps

Qualifications: Must be willing and able to achieve or hold the NVQ Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent.

Experience: No specific experience is required, however, you must have the desire to work with Looked After Children, be resilient and flexible

Skills: Strong verbal communication is essential as you need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the Young People and the Adult team

UK Driving Licence: Required/Essential

The Home: A 3 Bed for YPs aged 7 to 17 on admission, specifically designed as a Therapeutic EBD Home.

About the Provider: At the provider, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in their care. The primary aim is to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports safety, growth, and development. Caregiving is influenced by the in-house therapists. The provider is a well-established regional provider with homes across Nottingham.

Purpose: The Residential Support Worker (RSW) is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of children are met consistently to a high standard. The RSW complies fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with the provider's policies, procedures, and practices. Working on a shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleeping-in duties.

Accountability: Residential Support Workers are directly accountable to the Deputy and Registered Manager.

Principal duties and responsibilities & Care for Children:

• Improve the lives of children and young people in care.
• Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions.
• Establish caring, secure relationships with children.
• Implement admission protocols to ensure children feel welcomed and informed.
• Work closely with children to ascertain their wishes and feelings.
• Fulfil tasks outlined in care plans within agreed timescales.
• Ensure timely completion of records, assessments, and reports.
• Engage children in the role of a key worker.
• Undertake direct work with young people and act as a role model.
• Meet health, education, and training needs of children.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Model and promote respect for the caregiving environment.
• Ensure children have access to advocacy and children's rights services.
• Attend meetings to support children and advocate for them.
• Ensure the physical security of the home.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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SGS is a Recruiting Partner in collaboration with the Children's Residential Care Home Sector. ‍

️ Samuel Goulden || 0113 318 0595 || Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk