Child Action Northwest (CANW) is an award-winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. CANW has been supporting children and young people for 130 years since the founding of the organisation in 1886. Our mission is to inspire lives and change futures. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change. We have a new and exciting opportunity within CANW for both full-time and part-time Residential Support Workers for our upcoming Residential Children’s Home. At this exciting point in growth for our charity, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day care for young people aged 8 to 17 with social and emotional mental health difficulties. Job Purpose - To foster a safe, secure, and accepting environment encouraging positive behaviour in all aspects of the young person's life. In addition to this, you will be expected to - Promote open and effective relationships with children/young people where they can share concerns about their health, well-being and relationships. Promote health and well-being raising awareness of factors that can impact on it. Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and harm and ensures that respectful observations are made of children/young people to ensure their safety is paramount. Ensure that disclosures of danger, harm, or abuse made by children/young people are responded to in a calm and sensitive manner and are accurately recorded and reported. Ensures that children/young people are openly and honestly informed of who will need to be contacted if a disclosure of danger, harm, or abuse is disclosed. Ensure that the wishes, feelings, and preferences of children/young people are listened to and considered whilst maintaining safeguarding practice. Support the young person to respectfully challenge decisions where the best interests of the child/young person are not being fully considered. Support children//young people in establishing their identity and ensuring their wishes are considered. To work in partnership with other agencies/professionals and seek to understand their individual roles and responsibilities. To collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to benefit the young person. To work in partnership with other agencies/professionals to devise, monitor and review care plans that promote the health, well-being, and protection of children/young people. Ensuring all significant information is shared with relevant professionals in the best interests of the child/young person whilst adhering to recognized confidentiality procedures. Support children/young people to actively engage in programs of support that are available through other agencies/professionals and ensure that they understand your responsibility to liaise with those professionals where appropriate. Support children/young people to pursue appropriate interests of their choice whilst ensuring their safety and well-being. In line with Data Protection Act 2018 maintain accurate, up-to-date records and reports for each child/young person and in line with Information Governance procedures for CANW. To identify and complete all appropriate documentation relevant to any given situation in all aspects of the role and supports others in this completion/task. To share information with children/young people in a manner that is appropriate to their age and understanding whilst remaining sensitive, respectful, and non-judgmental always. Provide appropriate and useful boundaries in relation to social media and internet safety and responding to areas of concern. Actively listening to what children/young people are saying about their experiences, respectfully enquire about areas that may be presenting concerns. To present in a professional manner and provide leadership and support in your role across the Residential Service and CANW The ideal candidate for this role would be someone who - Contribute to assessment and care planning process and procedures relevant to young people. Can assist the Residential Team to provide a high standard of childcare in a stable and relaxed environment where safeguarding young people is paramount. Can d emonstrate ability to provide empathetic and dedicated care and support for people with complex needs, fostering an environment of compassion and personalized support. Is passionate about empowering young people and supporting their emotional well-being, while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and child protection. Have the a bility to set meaningful boundaries for children and young people. Has e xcellent communication skills, verbal and written. Alongside working for a charity like CANW that provides you with a sense of reward, fulfilment and passion, who go above and beyond to support the lives of children and young people, you will also receive a suite of benefits including; Salary £28,486 - £30,091 ( Full Time - 37hrs per week, 148hrs in a 4 week period) Salary £28,486 - £30,091 Pro rata ( Part Time – 25hrs per week 100hrs in a 4 week period) Company Sick Pay after probation period Enhanced Maternity / Paternity. Volunteering programme allowing 2 days to employees to get involved, fundraiseand give back to CANW. Discounted BUPA medical insurance paid through salary. Enhanced annual leave starting from 25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day every year up to 30 days holiday. Holiday purchase scheme allowing an additional 5 days per year. Electric vehicle lease scheme A range of learning and development opportunities including our in house LMS System. Medicash Scheme, providing money back for medical prescriptions, optical and dental appointments and physio. Employee Assistance Programme allowing 24/7 access to external support and advice when needed. Benefits hub with exclusive retail, food and beverage discounts Reward, recognition and long service awards All roles within CANW have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults. Job documents: JD Residential Support Worker.docx PS REsidential Support Worker.docx