Total Care Recruitment is seeking full-time Band 5 Support Workers for Children's Disability Respite Services Across the Southeastern Trust. Hours: shift work/rota basis - must be flexible The Band 5 Residential Child Support Worker will undertake allocated duties of care under the supervision of the Registered Manager / Home Managers of young people placed within the Home aged between 12 and 18 years. The commissioning model for the service is primarily social work based and the therapeutic / intervention models of care are; Sanctuary Model, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Restorative Practice. A Residential Child Support Worker is required to practice effectively within the these models whilst undertaking their duties to ensure that the young people receive a high standard of care, using a person centred trauma informed approach in meeting their assessed needs and in evidencing best outcomes. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical / Professional / Specific Responsibilities Under the supervision / direction of the Home Managers/ Residential Social Workers, the Band 5 Residential Child Support Worker will: Have shared responsibility for the day-to-day care young people. This may include primary keyworker responsibility for one or more of the young people. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in accordance with legislation, Trust policies and procedures. Participate in Co-Working arrangements with Fieldwork Staff and other professionals to formulate and progress care and/or therapeutic plans for the young people accommodated. The Residential Social Worker will overview these arrangements and provide support/ guidance to the Residential Child Support Worker as required. Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and as such is expected to maintain a team approach to the care and treatment of our young people. Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and review of the care/treatment plan for each young person in the facility. Be expected to develop appropriate relationships which will promote the growth and development of our young people. Be required to be active throughout their shift in their care / supervisory duties and in carrying out specific instructions as directed regarding the supervision and monitoring of young people to ensure their safety. Appropriately support / care for young people in a crisis / significant event. This will require relevant knowledge, skills and values including emotional intelligence and resilience (TCI & Sanctuary Seven Commitments). Care staff will receive training and development relevant to their role. Ensure that environmental safety is maintained; this would include completing checks within the immediate home / building (secure care) and responding to any alerts by safety / security systems (Fire Panels / PinPoint). Demonstrate effective practice in ensuring that all tasks within their remit are carried out to the highest possible standards, and in accordance with current Legislation (Statutory Functions), Regulations and Trust policies. Ensure the maintenance of appropriate records in accordance with The Regional Policy for NI (Jan 2015) Administrative Systems Recording Policy, Standards and Criteria. Ensure that all daily home records / event reports / contact records are fully completed to required standards as per regional policy and agency expectations in respect of the young people in their care. This would include the recording of significant information such as; completing risk assessments, incident reports, use of electronic communication as required. Engage / participate / lead (as required) in handovers both at the beginning of the working shift; to ensure that effective communication and a team approach in the care of the young person is maintained. Ensure that they have a working knowledge the Risk Assessments / Individual Crisis Management Plans for each young person in their care. Residential Child Support Workers must report any new risks / behaviours of concern to the Residential Social Worker at the time / or report to Home managers if during hours that a Residential Social Worker is not on site. Band 5 Residential Child Support Workers will update risk assessments / ICMPs / daily records as appropriate. Ensure that they take appropriate action to identify and manage risk to maintain safety of young people, themselves and others according to Regional / Trust Safeguarding procedures. All safeguarding events must be reported to the appropriate personnel / professionals by the Residential CCW. Use a partnership working approach with other professionals / agencies in the assessment, planning and implementation of actions agreed in relation to any event that occurs within the night time period. Work in partnership with the other care workers to ensure that care / intervention given to young people is linked and appropriate to the needs of each young person as per their Residential / Therapeutic Plans. Provide transport to young people as required as part of the overall service within the Childrens Directorate. Be responsible for the management of his / her work and participate in identifying and addressing own developmental needs. Attend all mandatory training and any other training or development as required. Prepare / contribute to supervision in line with Trust procedures. Essential Criteria: - Degree in a relevant care related subject i.e. Youth Work plus 1 years experience working with young people OR - HNC/D in a care related subject plus 2 years experience working with young people in residential care OR - NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject plus 3 years experience working with young people in residential care - NISCC Registration - Hold a full driving license which is valid for use int he UK and have access to a car on appointment You will also have to complete an Enhanced Access NI application. Total Care Recruitment adhere to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copy available on request. Total Care Recruitment adhere to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Order (NI) 1979 (amended 2014) and ensure compliance with UK GDPR in managing sensitive personal information request. Our Policy on Recruitment of Ex- Offenders is available on request. If you are motivated, compassionate, and passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you! Total Care Recruitment offers weekly pay and 24/7 support from our professional team. Skills: social care support work challenging behaviours learning disabilities