Residential Support Worker
Location: Ormskirk
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 (depending on qualifications)
Sleeps: £45 per sleep in.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Helpful Investments, on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.
No two days are the same here; this job description is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing guiding principles for the post holder's work rather than strict limitations. It will undergo periodic review to ensure alignment with evolving organizational needs.
JOB PURPOSE:
To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live here. Residential Care Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and Helpful Investments Policies and Procedures.
About The Role
* Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interacting with them and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.
* Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable, and therapeutic environment.
* Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting their physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing.
* Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures.
* Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling.
* Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care.
* Support young people with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making, and service delivery.
* Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialized training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team.
* Collaborate with support networks, including social workers, educators, guardians, and family members.
* Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
* Maintain consistency in the execution of childcare plans.
* Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Helpful Investments policies and procedures.
* Take on key worker duties including handling daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items, and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals, family, and young persons.
* Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities.
* Undertake ‘sleeping in’ duties as required.
Required Criteria
* Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons.
* Full clean driving license.
* Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns, and expectations.
Benefits
* Fully funded qualifications.
* Career progression within a growing company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00 - £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress.
Schedule:
* Day shift.
* Flexitime.
* Night shift.
* Overtime.
* Weekend availability.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
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