Residential Worker - Days

Salary: £25,600 per annum, pro rata

Location: Inverclyde, however initially will be based in Glasgow where induction, training and subsequent shifts will take place.

Contract/Hours: Permanent / Day shifts - Part Time and Full Time, as well as casual contracts where you can work around your own availability.

Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024

Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light card, excellent training and developments opportunities, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.

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

We're very excited to be embarking on the creation of a brand-new residential home, Star House, based in Inverclyde. This will be a tailored service providing 2:1 care of our young person with complex needs in a carefully crafted environment which revolves around providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space that caters specifically to meet the needs of the young resident.

Star House has been designed to promote independence and comfort, with specialised features such as adaptive technology, sensory-friendly spaces, and customized amenities that promote both physical and emotional well-being.

We're looking to recruit a dedicated team of highly trained Residential Workers who'll ensure round-the-clock care and support is provided. This means that the people we're looking for, must be emotionally resilient enough to remain calm and compassionate at the times when it's needed most.

Within the home's warm and welcoming atmosphere, individualised care plans will be integrated into daily routines, allowing for a holistic approach to the resident's development. Education and recreational programs are tailored to his abilities and interests, creating an environment where growth and personal achievement are celebrated.

The 2:1 care model ensures that the resident receives not only the necessary medical attention but also emotional and social support, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. Family involvement is actively encouraged, creating a collaborative partnership between caregivers and loved ones to enhance the quality of life for the young resident.

In this innovative residential setting, the focus is not just on meeting the immediate needs of our young person but on cultivating an environment that empowers him to thrive and reach his full potential, setting the stage for a brighter and more fulfilling future.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for the role are;

• Helping our young person in all aspects of their daily lives, including personal care.
• Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with our young person, colleagues and other professionals.
• Being a creative thinker and having a solution focused approach.
• Using your skills, knowledge and experience to meet the needs of our young person.

Let's talk about you

• SVQ Level 3 Children and Young People or HNC in Social care/equivalent or a willingness to work towards gaining this qualification.
• Experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working in residential care setting and undertaking personal care as required.
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding.
• Knowledge of GIRFEC, National Care and The Promise.

Good to know

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application Process: There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.