Role: Residential Support Worker
Circa Salary: £24,000 per annum (pro-rata)
(Salary range is £23,151.50 to £28,000 according to qualifications and experience)
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Contract/Hours:Permanent – Part Time16 hours a week - (We are looking for candidates able to work a flexible 16 hours a week, these hours are completed generally over weekends and during school holidays, this will mean some weeks could be more one week and less another due to the shift pattern).
Benefits:
1. A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays.
2. Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.
3. Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
4. Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
5. A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate with assurance cover.
6. Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
7. Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 671,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Our Residential Support Worker guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk management, safeguards our young people's wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy.
In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.
Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.
About the service
Chestnut Lodge is a 5 bed short breaks children's home, providing short breaks to children and their families aged 8 to 18 years of age. The service supports children and young people who have various disabilities, where they can come and stay and have fun while their families have a break.
This home runs term time after school clubs and has residential services that runs at weekends and during school holidays. Young people get the opportunity to relax, have trips out and learn new skills while they are with us. This is here the Residential Support Worker makes a difference.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
8. Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk.
9. Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
10. Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
11. Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
12. Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
Let's talk about you.
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally, you'll have:
13. Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting.
14. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).
15. Experience and training in safeguarding.
16. An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
17. Experience of developing tailored care plans.
18. The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.
Good to know.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
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