Residential Support Worker
Location: Deal, Kent
Salary & Hours: Negotiable
The Role
* To be a part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional care and development.
* To carry out duties in line with Back on Track’s policies and procedures.
* To act as a key worker to specific children and young people.
* To promote structure, boundaries, and domestic routines within the home.
* Work in line with children and young people’s care and placement plans.
* Promote positive outcomes for children and young people in areas of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, and making a positive contribution.
* Work in accordance with the legal frameworks that govern practice, including Quality Standards for Children’s homes 2015 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
* Cooperate with any inspection process.
* Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
* Work in partnership with other agencies for the benefit of the young people.
* Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
* Support young people with project and group work.
* Undertake the role of Key Worker and ensure a full understanding of this role in compliance with Key Working policy.
* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.
* Work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional, educational, health, and mental health needs of young people.
* Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure records are compliant with GDPR regulations.
* Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, young people, colleagues, and yourself.
* Cooperate with the organisation in complying with Health and Safety requirements and follow company policies.
Other Requirements
* Full driving licence is preferred.
* Attend all mandatory and specialist training as directed.
* Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision groups.
* Attend supervision as directed.
Skills and Qualifications
* NVQ 3 – Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children Young People’s workforce.
* Effective communication skills with colleagues, outside agencies, children, and families.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative when required.
* Effective listening skills.
* Reporting and recording to a high standard.
Knowledge
* Work in partnership with other agencies including Local Authorities.
* Form professional and positive relationships with children and young people.
* Effectively communicate with children and families.
* Work in isolation and understand potential risks, responding appropriately.
* Ability to deal with difficult situations and make appropriate decisions in line with the reporting procedures.
* Learn quickly and absorb information related to working with children and young people.
* Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.
* Ask for guidance and support, and admit mistakes.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
The organisation supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, ethnicity, nationality, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and age. You are expected to comply at all times with the Company's Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.
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