The successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
* Previous experience in children’s care home roles is essential
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence
* Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
* Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
* Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
* Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
What do you get in return?
* Opportunities for personal and professional development
* Funded training
* Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
* Funded DBS and Update Service
* 28 Days per year annual leave
* Incremental holiday increases after 1 year
As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:
* Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
* Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
* General house duties and maintenance
* Completing health and safety checks
* Budgeting
* Key working
* Advocacy
* Behaviour management
* Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations, and the Quality Care Standards
* Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans
* Adhering to individual risk assessments
* Working in partnership with other agencies
* Report writing and attending reviews as required
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