Title: Residential Support Worker
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Located in Burton on Trent
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Salary: £23,000 - £25,000
The successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
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Previous experience in children's care home roles is essential
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Full UK Manual Driving Licence
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Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
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Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
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Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
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Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
What do you get in return?
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Competitive salary
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Opportunities for personal and professional development
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Funded training
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Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
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Birthday rewards scheme
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Employee recognition rewards scheme
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Funded DBS and Update Service
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28 Days per year annual leave
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Incremental holiday increases after 1 year
As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:
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Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
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Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
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General house duties and maintenance
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Completing health and safety checks
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Budgeting
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Key working
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Advocacy
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Behaviour management
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Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards
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Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans
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Adhering to individual risk assessments
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Working in partnership with other agencies
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Report writing and attending reviews as required
In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on (phone number removed) and select option 5