Description Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) Salary: £27,200 per annum pro-rata (depending on qualifications and experience) Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part Time – 32 hours a week. Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, 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 retailer's 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. A bit about the role Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential. In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. About the service Short Breaks at West Hyde is a provision for children and young people with a wide variety of additional needs including learning difficulties, complex behaviour, and complex health needs, between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. The primary aim is for those who visit to have fun, enjoy themselves and make friends in a safe environment where they feel comfortable and valued whilst we offer them the same opportunities that other children their age may have. West Hyde has an Ofsted rating of ‘Good' and is always striving for ‘Outstanding'. You will build bonds with children and support them with day-to-day personal needs and promoting their independence. Working within a team you will help to maintain our fun and nurturing environment. How you'll help to create brighter futures We are now seeking a Residential Support Worker to help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young people have come to expect. You will instil your compassion and ambition in everything you do, always with our young people at the front of mind. You will support by: Provide lead 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. Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service. Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures. Lead 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 as a Residential Support Worker Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have: Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting. 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. Driving licence as the job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job as well as the potential element of driving a minibus, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act. We are going to be holding interviews at the service on January 8th, 9th and 10th 2025. 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. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. Contact: Sarah Manderfield or email us at recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10506 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. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement