Description Role: Residential Support Worker Location: Viking House Headington, Oxford Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract/Hours: Permanent Full Time - 37 hours a week, with a four week changeable rota, working two out of four weekends. Shifts are generally 7.00-14.30 and 14.00 – 21.30 with variable start and finish time, including long days. There is also an expectation to sleep-in once a week. Benefits: 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. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 688,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. About the Service: Viking House is an overnight 6 bedded short break residential service, suitable for children and young people up to the age of 18 years of age with physical and/or learning disabilities, to include complex health and behavioural care needs. We support around 30 families. You will lead a team of staff in supporting the children with their day-to-day personal needs. Working with your team and the children to assess individual needs to develop tailored care plans. You will help to maintain a safe and fun environment for both staff and children within the home and whilst out and about in the community. A bit about the role Our Residential Support Worker guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk manage and safeguard our young people's wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation. We'll enroll you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. Our Senior Residential Support Workers create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy that is consistent with regulatory requirements and the agreed policies and procedures. During term time we support the children and young people to get up and ready for school. This includes personal care, administering medication and having breakfast. Whilst young people are at school, the team will work on their case load, attend meetings, and maintain a homely environment. During the afternoon, we plan for young people arriving and support their overnight needs. Throughout the weekends and holidays, days will include activities inside, outside in the garden or planning a trip into the community. How you'll help to create brighter futures In the role as Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager, Service Coordinator and Teams Leaders to achieve positive outcomes for the young person. What you will be doing: Providing case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk. Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports. Attending at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Leading shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service. Supervising and guiding staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures. Leading 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: Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting is essential. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent). Experience and training in safeguarding. An innovative and creative approach to problem solving. Experience of developing tailored care plans The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community. Good to know. Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Contact: Erika Brinkman on 01923 361723 or email us at recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10460 Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. 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