Overview
Role Residential Support Worker
Responsible to Registered Manager/ Team Leader on shift
Main Purpose of Job To work as part of a small team, providing care, guidance and support to 5 children and young people in a residential setting. To ensure all children’s needs are met in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Supporting Children and Young People: Provide a nurturing environment, promote structure and routine and work to the children’s homes regulations 2015 and quality standards
* Actively safeguard children and young people at all times
* Develop positive working relationships with children and young people
* Encourage educational attainment and work in partnership with agencies to achieve best possible outcomes for children and young people
* Advocate for children and young people, chairing meetings and leading in challenging shortcomings
* Promote children and young people being actively involved in the day to day feel of the home and seeking their input
* Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report these effectively
Team Player
* To work in line with policies and each child or young person’s placement plan
* To complete training and additional learning as required
* To attend and actively participate in supervision and appraisals
* Develop and maintain professionals working relationships with colleagues within the home and from external agencies
* To promote equality and diversity at all times
Regulatory and Administrative
* To carry out daily duties in line with policy
* To work in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
* To contribute and co-operate with inspectors and regulatory visitors
* Complete records logs and documentation to a high standard
* Ensure fire checks and other health & safety checks are completed and documented
* Work in line with GDPR 2018 in relation to records stored within the home and kept electronically
Other Requirements
Any other reasonable duties as instructed by the Manager
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