Secure Residential Support Worker
Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £19 umbrella an hour (£15 PAYE an hour)
Location: Hailsham
East Sussex County Council are looking for a Secure Residential Support Worker to join their Children’s Services.
Regular shifts:
Early – 7.30am-3.45pm
Late shifts – 2.15pm-10.30pm
There will be an occasional sleep in requirement with a follow up of an early shiftResponsibilities:
Work as part of a team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality childcare to the children placed with an emphasis on safety, nurture and achievement
Bring a parental presence to the home and promotes an inclusive and positive working environment
Ensure that children’s needs are met in line with their care plans and statement of purpose and function
Attendance and contribution towards children’s meetings, reviews, handovers and debriefs
Dispense medication in line with the Medication Policy and Procedure and supervise, administer and record prescribed and controlled medications within the homeRequirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential
Ability to deliver a range of activities and engagement to children both on a 1:1 and group basis
Behaviour Management experience and skills
Knowledge and experience of child protection and safeguarding