Residential Support Worker (10760) Telford, England
Salary: GBP23151.5 - GBP28000 per annum
Location: Telford
Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week
Interviews: to be held on the 24th & 25th of February 2025
* 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
* Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
* Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
* Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
* Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
About the Role
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. We are specifically looking for a Residential Support Worker who has had experience leading a team or may have been called a senior in a similar role. At this level, you will take on additional responsibilities such as mentoring and training staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring that the team adheres to best practices in care provision. You will ensure the children’s wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
As a residential support worker working at this level you will be expected to accommodate a couple of sleeping shifts per week to provide continuous care and support.
In return, we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you in necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.
How You'll Help to Create Brighter Futures
* Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk
* Co-ordinate responsibilities within the service, with multi-agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports
* Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work, etc.
* Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service
* Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures
* Lead by example with the application of Action for Children’s policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements.
Let's Talk About You
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:
* At least 2 years’ experience in a care setting, with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships built on trust with service users and their families.
* Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families
* Demonstrate a solution-focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
* Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role
* Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
We look forward to receiving your application
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