Residential Support Worker
Location: Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL
Salary: Starting at £31,140.20 per annum
Hours: 3 on 3 off condensed hours rota, 50 .75 hours per week, 52 weeks
Our client is a small school, with capacity for 18 children, including 7 residential placements, for children aged 6-16 with a range and complexity of needs including: Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, associated behavioural difficulties and Prader Willi Syndrome. They are now looking to add to their care team.
The Role
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a welcoming and supportive team and to help develop a vibrant and modern residential provision. Their Residential Support Workers support the children to find a way of life that suits them and to help them achieve their maximum potential level of independence. You will play a key role in the delivery of a sound, consistent care provision.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work at a professional level with the Care Management Team for all working arrangements in the residential setting.
2. Collaborate with the class teacher during education time.
3. Engage with the inter-disciplinary team working with and around individual children.
4. Address all aspects of safeguarding which may impact directly or indirectly on the children.
Particular Responsibilities
1. Ensure that a child’s entitlement to a high standard of welfare and safety is met by adhering to the Children Act 1989, Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and any further updated legislation deemed appropriate by SENAD.
2. Ensure that a child’s entitlement to a high standard of teaching, learning, and communication is achieved in collaboration with teachers and therapists.
3. Support a child’s entitlement to a high standard of care.
4. Facilitate learning independence and communication in partnership with the individual’s Interdisciplinary team.
5. Support children’s entitlement to self-advocacy and safety through adopting their preferred communication styles and using proactive approaches to their communication needs.
Key Tasks
1. Contribute towards 1:1 Supervision and Performance Management Meetings to promote good practice and personal and professional development.
2. Participate actively as part of the key worker team in line with the Maple View School key working policy.
3. Assist the children in areas of personal hygiene and intimate care procedures.
4. Be aware of Maple View School’s NAPPI policies in dealing with all areas of a child’s welfare.
5. Implement care procedures as presented in the school handbook and in accordance with Quality Standards.
6. Promote independence and choice to individuals and advocate on behalf of the children.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
1. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others affected by your actions.
2. Cooperate with the company to ensure compliance with the law.
3. Inform your employer of any work situation which you consider represents a serious and imminent danger.
4. Ensure you do not misuse or interfere with equipment provided for your safety or the safety of others.
Skills and Qualifications
1. English and Maths BTEC Level 2/GCSE/equivalent.
2. Willingness to undertake accredited courses and mandatory training within the time set.
3. Right to work in the UK.
4. Experience of working in a residential school/care setting and with children and young people.
5. Hold a relevant L3 Diploma (or be willing to work towards achieving this).
6. Be resilient and able to work with, and support others to work with, challenging behaviour.
7. Knowledge of how to care for and support others.
8. Understanding of the role and its rewards and challenges.
9. Able to work under the guidance of a Team Leader.
10. Good verbal and listening skills.
11. Ability to work as a team member.
12. Able to use own initiative.
13. Able to work in challenging circumstances.
14. No history of misconduct associated with working with children, young adults, or other vulnerable groups.
Benefits
1. Discount Scheme.
2. Good internal progression opportunities.
3. Pension.
4. Assistance programme.
5. Sponsored qualifications, training, and development plan.
6. Onsite Parking.
7. £1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff.
To Apply
If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. Sponsorship is not available at this time for the role. The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education, and care. The School and The Group is committed to safeguarding those in their care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks and online searches.
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