At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct care and support to children in a new Children's Home.
- Company: Connect2Kent, part of Kent County Council, promoting equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £14.44 per hour with full-time hours.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to engage in meaningful activities and promote equality.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 14.44 - 14.44 £ per hour.
Connect2Kent have an exciting opportunity for experienced Residential Support Workers to assist with the running of a brand new Children's Home located in Lydd, Kent.
Purpose of the role: To provide direct care to children by engaging them in stimulating and meaningful learning activities and encouraging them to express their wishes and feelings and make their own choices as much as possible. To support children, attend all their appointments, engage in activities to help them learn English and feel happy and safe.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend daily handover meetings with the Children's Home Managers to understand what tasks need to be completed, by who and when, during the shift.
- Support the Children's Home Managers in welcoming and orientating all new arrivals to the Home.
- Accompany Children to/from all their appointments, which will involve transporting the Child in a company vehicle.
- Support Children's Home Managers to book follow up appointments when accompanying child to initial appointment.
- Type clear and accurate reports for these appointments and submit these to the Children's Home Managers for Quality Assurance.
- Attend and contribute to Child in Care reviews held at the Reception.
- Complete Incident Reports and submit these to the Children's Home Managers whenever concerns are raised regarding the behaviours and safety of Children, staff or a third party.
- Engage Children in stimulating and meaningful learning activities.
- Encourage Children to express their wishes and feelings and make their own choices as much as possible.
- On a rota basis deputise for Children Home Managers in their absence and work with all staff to ensure the smooth running of the Reception Centre.
- Promote equality and anti discriminatory behaviour with Children and staff.
- Behave in a professional manner at all times.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post.
Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People or above.
- Experience of working and caring for children or young people.
- Experience of working in a residential setting.
- Experience of working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
- Familiarity with Children's Home regulations and standards.
Pay: £14.44 per hour
This role will require you to be available for full time hours, 7 days a week. Day shifts are split between AM & PM shift patterns (4 days on, 2 days off) Night shifts will adopt a 3 night on, 3 night off pattern.
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Locations
Residential Support Worker in Kent, New Romney employer: Connect2Kent
Connect2Kent is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a focus on meaningful engagement and professional growth, employees have access to comprehensive training and opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children in care. Located in Lydd, Kent, this new Children's Home provides a unique chance to be part of a pioneering team dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable young people.
