Residential Support Worker - Children & Young People

Residential Support Worker Children and Young People Steeton Hours- 8am-10pm. 2 on 4 off No Sleeps 3 bed residential home £12.75- 12.90 rising to £13.25 after probation Essential Criteria: Experience of working within a residential children's home. Full Manual Driving Licence Desirable but not essential criteria for waking night: QCF L3 / L4 Residential Childcare or NVQ3 Children & Young People (or Equivalent) Experience is essential; we are eager to recruit quality employees and for us, the right attitude and willingness to want to make a difference to children's lives is equally as important! Providing quality person centred care to the most vulnerable and at-risk children; we are seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker for our residential children home in Steeton – This home is a newly renovated 3 bed provision. We are seeking only the highest quality and calibre of staff; those that genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of the children whom we care for. We have a fantastic staff team in place already and are looking to recruit likeminded, caring, driven and charismatic individuals to improve our service. Responsibilities To remain vigilant and do everything possible to protect young people and others from abuse of physical, emotional, sexual, neglectful, financial or institutional nature. This includes an absolute requirement to report any incident of this nature you witness, hear about or suspect. To become fully conversant with the company's philosophy and policies. To attend work reliably and punctually. To respect and maintain the confidential nature of the work. To encourage regular sleep patterns and support evening and night activities in accordance with a young person's care plan. To ensure medical needs are met at all times. Attend meetings, check communication books, notice boards, diaries and any relevant documents advised. To perform and record regular safety checks around the home. To complete domestic duties in the home. To establish good relationships with young people based on confidence, trust, Understanding and mutual respect, setting a good example to all staff. To encourage young people to maintain socially acceptable standards of behaviour. To provide all young people with guidance and counselling of a personal and social nature. To take a share of responsibility for the safe supervision of young people by exercising adequate control. To be responsible as Key worker for young people undertaking casework, report writing and initiating and implementing individual care plans. To learn about young people's individual special needs and help meet those needs in the most appropriate way: to assist in the person-centred planning process and promote a young person's choices. What we can offer you Fully funded NVQ L4 and L5 Qualifications Blue Light discount card Meals included during your shift. Overtime opportunities Fantastic support with Premotion pathways to support your professional development. Simply health plan with fantastic discounts on dentist, optician, and many more benefits (after probation) Employee assistance program with 24-hour access to many areas of support including counselling. Regular sessions with forensic phycologist to offer support when necessary. regarding work or personal related issues. Bright exchange marketplace giving you access to hundreds of products, services. High street voucher scheme for birthdays, work anniversaries, Christmas and exceptional working practice. Employee of the month.To arrange a confidential chat please 'apply' and we will be in touch, #LEEJP