Residential Support Worker in Oxford

Role: Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Salary: £26,100 per annum

Location: Headington, Oxon

Contract/Hours: Permanent – Part-Time – 20 or 30 hours a week – night shifts (2 or 3 a week)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerability and service focus:

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 688,000 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.

A bit about the role:

Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. We are specifically looking for a Residential Support Worker who has had experience leading a team or may have been called a senior in a similar role. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential. In return we offer an in-depth induction and opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.

A Bit about the Service:

Viking House is our Children's Short Break centre in Headington for children with disabilities who have a diagnosis of autism, complex health needs and/or complex behaviour, up to the ages 4 to 18. The centre provides a structured environment and nursing care; as a nurse within the service you will give parents and carers the opportunity to recharge their batteries in the knowledge that their child is in a safe and stimulating environment.

The Role in Practice:

Our Residential Support Worker works in a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk management and safeguarding our young people's wellbeing allows 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 opportunities to progress within our organisation. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.

How you will help create brighter futures:

In the role as Residential Support Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager, Service Coordinator and Team Leaders to achieve positive outcomes for the young person.

What you will be doing:

• Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi-agency teams and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work, etc.
• Being resilient in supporting the young people through challenging situations.

Let's talk about you – ideal candidate:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
• Demonstrate a solution-focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us; full support will be provided.
• Flexibility and able to work night shifts.

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.

Contact: Sarah Manderfield or email recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12555.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion: At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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