Job Title – Residential Support Worker
Location – Wolverhampton
Work Pattern – Full time
We provide a salary of between £30,000 - £32,090 D.O.E per year and this includes a sleep-in allowance. You will be required to work approx. 11 shifts and 11 sleep ins.
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Our newly refurbished children's home in Wolverhampton is opening in the upcoming weeks.
Once we have received back your application form, we will be having open days with light refreshments and interviews lined up for you to attend.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Support workers to work at our home.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in assisting individuals with varying needs, ensuring they receive the care and support necessary to enhance their quality of life. This position requires strong communication skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to work collaboratively with both clients and team members. To promote the welfare, safety, personal development and well-being of young people being cared for.
· To ensure that the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the young people are met where at all possible.
· To participate in the day-to-day operation of the service provided in accordance with the organisational guidelines and objectives.
· To create within the home, a normal domestic and nurturing environment for the young people in the home.
Duties of the role as follows and not limited to:
* Be able to support young people to attend education daily, follow Educational Health care plans.
* Complete and manage paperwork which includes good report writing skills to record daily documentation.
* Follow care plans to ensure the young persons need are being met.
* Support the young people to attend medical appointments, doctors, dentist, opticians, CAMHS.
* Be a role model.
* Assist, plan and engage in activities and hobbies with the young person.
* Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people.
* Help build positive relationships.
* Be able to liaise with all other professionals such as police, social worker, Ofsted.
* Interact and engage in visual and over the phone contact for the young people with families.
* Excellent communication skills
* Professionalism
* Non judgemental
* To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young people encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.
* To assist with the day-to-day administration of the home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings.
* To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity practices in line with Company policy.
* Record and administer medication.
* Ideally you would have experience working with Children and young people with learning disabilities and emotional behavioural difficulties.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
1. Genuine passion for working with children and young people
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively
4. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays
5. UK Driving Licence
6. Right to work in the United Kingdom
7. QCF Level 3/4: Children and Young people's Workforce (Or prepared to complete within 2 years of entering the field)
8. Over 21 Years age in-line with Ofsted regulation
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities (level 3/5 qualifications paid for by the company)
· Supportive and inclusive work environment
· The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
· DBS will be paid for by the company
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,090.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person