Residential Support Worker

Overview We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for our Residential children\’s home in Harlow, Essex. Our home caters for 3 children of any gender with a diagnosed learning disability and/or emotional behavioural difficulties between the ages of 7 and 17 years. As Residential Support Worker you will be a key factor in helping us to deliver high quality care to our children. We need enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team of professional staff to support the smooth running of the home. Purpose of post The post holder will report to the Registered Homes Manager, Deputy Manager and the Senior staff team. He/she will be a member of a team of professional staff caring for children. He/she will be required to implement and contribute to the development of care plans for children in the home, involving liaising with external agencies to assist and enhance the process. He/she will provide a positive living experience for the children who are accommodated. He/she will undertake the responsibilities in the home under the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children\’s Homes Quality Standards and the Children\’s Home Regulations 2015. Duties developing a good awareness of child protection issues, assessing and recording risk. Reporting any child protection issues. Protecting each child and the group by providing supervision and control appropriate to their age and understanding. To provide security within relationships based on respect and trust and provide appropriate boundaries. To prepare individual risk assessments and placement plans for children. To ensure an atmosphere of safety for all concerned, where the individual child is fully aware that staff are there to comfort them through the use of good communication skills and relationships. To practice mutual respect for peers and staff. To be flexible, which may include travelling to other homes as and when required. Qualifications and experience required It is not essential to hold the Level 3 Residential childcare qualification however this is preferable. For those without this qualification, the expectation will be for this to be completed alongside the role following successful completion of the probation period. Previous care experience is also preferred however not essential as full training will be given. Rota Our Rota operates over a twenty-four-hour period, and you will be included in the rolling Rota system. This may include working on bank holidays, weekends, and Christmas. There may also a requirement to carry out sleep in duties as part of your role for which an additional payment is given. Special Conditions Flexibility: You are required to be flexible, as shifts may change at short notice due to the needs of the service. Equal Opportunities: You will be responsible for understanding and promoting the equal opportunities policy. Safeguarding: Young Care Hub is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, and we expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. Equality, Diversity