Job Description:
We are looking for experienced bank enthusiastic and experienced support workers to join our team and be part of an exciting new project. They must share our passion in providing a nurturing and supportive approach to their care, whilst promoting and maintaining our expectation of high standards and good practices.
The Home:
The children’s home will provide accommodation to 3 children/young people of both genders and ages 10-18.
The Opportunity & Benefits:
We are looking for passionate, and experienced support workers who can demonstrate they can provide the highest quality care for children & young people;
* Be part of a small and personable team
* Scope to be part of a new venture and help mould and develop this service
* Comprehensive Induction, support, development, and ongoing training package.
* Pension scheme
The Individual Requirements:
* Ability to take responsibility as a Support Worker for an allocated young person and provide positive role modelling, encouraging them to have healthy relationships and enabling them to build trust.
* Follow each Individual Behaviour and Risk Management Plan to safeguard our young people and encourage them to behave in a socially acceptable manner.
* Ability to work on a rota system including waking nights, early, days, evenings, bank holidays and weekend working.
* To have a flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the needs of the home and its children, colleagues, and organisation are met
* Ability to physically intervene if a child’s behaviour is dangerous to themselves or others.
* A full driving licence would be desirable.
* To hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
* Previous experience of working with young people.
* Experience of working with Young people affected by communication disorders and challenging behaviours.
Responsibilities of Support Worker:
* Ensure children are safeguarded and their views and wishes heard
* Motivate and engage young people in group activities.
* Ability to build strong relationships with the young people in our care.
* Ability to facilitate the young person’s recreational needs, daily independent living skills and to promote their emotional wellbeing.
* Maintain written records and write reports.
Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure, provide satisfactory references.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person