Description

We currently have upcoming full-time Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancies in Southport, with both days and waking-night positions available. We offer a competitive starting salary of £27,750 per annum, plus opportunities for overtime, sleeps and good staff incentives. If you would be interested in applying, please send over your CV. Main Purpose of Job: To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience. Main Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People: * To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people. * To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions. * To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home. * Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner. * As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour. * To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people. * To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people. * Support young people in project and group work. * Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people. Personal Development and Team Membership: * To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures. * Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company. * At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices. * Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations. * Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota. * To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development. * To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues. Regulatory and Administrative: * To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures. * To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process. * Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans. * Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home. * Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people. * Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families. * Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required. * Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work