Senior Residential Support Worker in Manchester

Full-time | 40 hours per week

Average 2 Sleep-ins per week with occasional waking nights

Location: Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2BW

£30,500 to £33,000 per year

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing care, support, and guidance to children and young people within a residential care facility. You will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals to create a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and develop. Your primary responsibility will be to empower and advocate for the children and young people in your care, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Enable children/young people to establish their own identity within their home environment.
• Ensure that the wishes and feelings of children/young people are considered in all aspects of their daily care and in accordance with their age and understanding.
• Support children/young people to pursue appropriate interests of their choice while ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Assist children/young people in maintaining meaningful relationships with those important to them.
• Help children/young people establish, develop, and maintain relationships and social networks outside of the home.
• Provide opportunities for children/young people to learn, develop, and reach their full potential through access to education and enriching experiences.
• Promote the health and well-being of children/young people while raising awareness of factors that can impact their well-being.
• Advocate for and respect the racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds of the children/young people.
• Develop, monitor, and review care plans, including risk assessments, in collaboration with the young person and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and support young people for independence, equipping them with life skills.
• Ensure effective communication at all levels and adapt communication styles as needed.
• Provide children/young people with forums and support for active participation in decisions about their lives and the home environment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Share necessary information with appropriate parties while maintaining confidentiality.
• Recognize signs of abuse and harm and respond in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Support children/young people in navigating social media and internet safety.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, other professionals, and agencies to benefit the young person.
• Facilitate and contribute to team decision-making and problem-solving.
• Promote a safe, secure, and accepting environment, encouraging positive behaviour.
• Provide support for children/young people affected by incidents of challenging behaviour.
• Participate in supervision processes and engage in continuous professional development.
• Actively learn from experiences and provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Uphold professional integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• PACE therapeutic parenting program.
• Knowledge of child development and attachment theories.
• Understanding of Equality and Diversity.
• Training in safeguarding children and young people.
• Basic IT skills.
• Valid UK driving license.
• LGBTQ+ Awareness training.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and lead by example.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Empathetic and non-judgmental approach.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Problem-solving skills and a solution-focused approach.
• Ability to recognize and manage stress.
• Knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Familiarity with restorative practice principles.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe and accepting environment.
• Understanding of data protection and information governance procedures.
• Willingness to advocate for the best interests of the child/young person.
• Ability to share information effectively and present to various audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Attachment Training.
• Experience in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Training in Team Teach approaches.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with Kolb's Learning Cycle.
• Knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015.
• Familiarity with LSCP Procedures and safeguarding reporting procedures.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, and responsibilities. The organisation reserves the right to modify or revise the job description at any time.

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