Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in our Greater London homes and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18‑year‑olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you’ll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential.
The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect, good parenting, privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment.
Responsibilities
* Promote and support young people in our care, leading them to a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
* Provide emotional and social support, helping them develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, and encouraging involvement in local communities.
* Encourage and enable each young person’s self‑esteem to be raised in a positive manner, ensuring they are respected and valued.
* Support each young person in making positive life choices and achievable levels of independence, helping them develop to their full potential and providing essential care and attention.
* Maintain meticulous recording of events and observations, including daily and monthly progress, updating children’s files, child protection records, notifications to appropriate parties, and health and safety checks.
* Continuously assess children and young people’s needs and, under direction, formulate, implement and review care plans.
* Collaborate closely with the manager, team, health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals; may also be involved with young people’s families, especially when supervising contacts.
* Support young people with all daily living needs in line with their individual care plans.
* Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate, and plan, shop and prepare meals to ensure a varied and well‑balanced diet.
Qualifications
* Self‑motivated with a positive nature.
* Sensitive and reflective.
* Ability to listen and empathise.
* Capable of working individually and within a team.
* Experience in the care sector or residential care.
* Relevant qualification or commitment to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (we support you to gain the qualification).
* Willingness to work on Bank Holidays.
The salary for a Qualified Support Worker is based on the proven completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent, and we value proactive, positive engagement with young people.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Robust induction and mandatory training programme to up‑skill our workforce.
* Progression opportunities within the organisation, including promotion and development of the given role.
* Weekly rota: 08:00‑20:00 with 36 hours one week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) and 48 hours the next week (Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday). Minimum average of 168 hours per month.
* Waking night contracts also available.
* 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays).
* Holiday increase: 12 extra hours per year for 3 years (capped at 272 hours).
* Pension scheme after a qualifying period.
* Enrolment and funding for required qualification.
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