Residential Support Worker in Thornton Heath

Residential Support Worker in Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath Full-Time On-site
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AllinOneCare are embarking on an exciting new strategy combining our residential services to deliver quality experiences to young people in care. Based at our home, our 3-bed mixed home which provides care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 11 - 17 years in Thornton Heath, we are recruiting for support workers to join the team.
Supporting children aged 11-17 in full-time residential care during the nights and day shift.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Setting boundaries for children and young people that may display challenging or emotional behaviour, whilst developing a relationship built on mutual trust.
Residential Support Workers play a key role in contributing to the physical, social and emotional well-being, in order to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the home's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful environment.
Ability to work the following shift patterns: 3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota.
You must have a DBS issued in the last 3 months or be on the online update service (Essential).
Have an NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it.
Evidence of successfully working with young people.
Experience within security.
Awareness of safeguarding young people.
Ability to deal with challenging or aggressive behaviour.
High degree of resilience.
Good communication skills.
Ideally hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Not Essential).
Experience: Children's Support Worker: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (19 Unit Course) - NO CPD (Essential).
Blue Light Card Discounts (for food, shopping, technology, etc).
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer.
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer.
Christmas Party expense covered.
Pension Scheme.
Optional overtime and extra sleep-in shifts available.
21 days holiday (excluding

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Contact Details:

Allinonecare Recruitment Team