We are looking for an experienced residential support worker to join us on our journey to establish a new children’s residential home in Wolverhampton.
At Caring Steps, we believe that building positive relationships between the adults that care for our children and young people is a key element in them making progress and achieving their own individual milestones.
This role will suit an experienced residential support worker looking for a change and is ready for a new challenge. As this is a new provision, you will have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the provision along with the management team.
Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker
* Be accountable to the home's registered manager and Senior Residential Support Worker leading the shift.
* Follow guidance from senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home, providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the children and young people in our care.
* Undertake any training that is deemed appropriate to your position.
* Attend staff meetings and be a positive role model to the children at their meetings.
* Participate in various leisure activities with the children.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals, demonstrating strong verbal and written skills.
* Ensure the completion of all key worker tasks set by your senior team member.
* Administer medication when required.
* Carry out an essential and varied role to provide the individual, bespoke support required by the children and young people in our care, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and healthy at all times.
* Support and encourage children and young people to attend all appointments and meetings about them, while building memories and nurturing positive relationships.
* Work in partnership with parents and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
* Create and develop links between the community and the home to enable children to participate fully in the local community’s life.
* Work with firm and consistent boundaries to create safety and containment for the child.
* Help develop a true sense of identity and self-worth in the child.
* Work alongside the Registered Manager/Social Worker to provide a comprehensive history of a child’s life.
* Be sensitive to the needs of individual children, taking account of race, culture, language, and religion.
* Work with the child and prospective carers to ensure the child’s successful integration into a family when placed.
* Be actively involved in key-work sessions and the recording of the outcomes of these sessions with the child or young person.
* Manage the well-being and behaviour of children and young people, ensuring behaviours are addressed promptly and sensitively.
* Support children and young people in daily activities, trips out, and family time as required, promoting social behaviour.
* Support and encourage the educational and social development of children and young people.
* Ensure the home is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
* Prepare meals and assist children and young people in developing their independence skills (age-appropriate).
* Contribute to the child/young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review, and implementation.
* Ensure that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from Senior Residential Support Workers and Managers.
* Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximize opportunities for their development.
What we are looking for from you:
* Dedicated and committed team player.
* Must be over the age of 21.
* Level 3/4 Diploma in children and young people residential childcare or equivalent (desirable).
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a residential childcare setting with children and young people with challenging behaviours or a similar setting (essential).
* Ability to work on a rota pattern including sleeping in and overtime when required (rota pattern likely to be 2 days on, 4 days off).
* Current full driving licence required due to the nature of the job role.
* Strong communication skills with children, young people, and adults.
* Successful applicants must have or be willing to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide satisfactory references.
Benefits of working with us:
* Fantastic opportunities for career development.
* Great rates of pay plus £55 sleep-in allowance.
* Free DBS checks.
* Engagement days and team building.
* Regular supervision, reviews of career, and training needs.
* Free meals on shift.
* Support from a committed and supportive management team.
* Free parking.
* The opportunity to make a real, long-lasting difference in a child’s life.
If you feel that this is an exciting journey that you would like to be a part of, please download the application form below and email it to us.
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