Residential Support Worker Residential Childrens Home
£27,000 to 29,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Permanent Full Time
About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint a Residential Support Worker to join a motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support in our 3 bed home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in Newent, Gloucestershire.
You will be responsible for working as part of a team to provide support, understanding and nurturing, and to provide a positive role model for the children and young people placed in our care. You will work to a 3-week rolling rota, including weekends and sleep in shifts to include 5 contracted sleep-ins per month, to provide consistency and ease of predictability in your shift patterns.
Your duties & responsibilities will include recording, attending meetings and adhering to the policies and procedures within the Home. You will need to engage with children offering guidance, support and structure to their everyday lives and above all inspire them to reach their full potential.
Other duties would include providing transport for the children to access different provisions, education settings & days out (e.g., social events, shopping, cinema, swimming), Contacts, visits, key work meetings and therapy sessions.
You Will Have:
1. One year s previous chil...