At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a residential home, providing care and guidance.
- Company: Join a large public sector company dedicated to high-quality child care.
- Benefits: Earn £14.06 per hour with full-time hours and varied shifts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience working with young people in residential care is essential.
Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Residential Support Worker in a children's home on behalf of a large public sector company in Downpatrick on a temporary basis.
What's in it for you?
- Full time 37.5hrs
- Temporary Band 4 £14.06ph
- Shift Days: all i.e Sunday to Saturday
- Shift Times: ranges from- Waking night shift 10:00pm-8:15am, 8:00-3:30pm and 3:00-10:30pm (Shifts may include a combination of long days, waking nights, and/or sleep-in shifts depending on service needs.)
About your next employer
The Children's Home is a residential home that consists of supporting young people within a two-bedded home. This environment is designed to meet the needs of two young people who reside there requiring continuous support and genuine high-quality care within a structured, child centred and trauma informed environment. Staff must have relevant experience working with young people under 18 in residential care. The client requires staff with motivation and a caring approach to work with young people as part of a team. Required to engage with a range of professionals as part of a care network to support young people and implement care plans.
Service User Profile
- Age Range: 10-17
- Diagnosis/Needs: Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD and ACE's
- Behaviours of concern (if applicable): The young people within this home may exhibit behaviours of concern such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal outbursts, absconding, non-compliance which require teamwork, a trauma-informed, skilled and person-centred approach.
Care Requirements:
- Individuals may require support with:
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Emotional and behavioural support
- Daily living skills- e.g. cooking and cleaning
- Community access and engagement
About you
Training Requirements
All staff are expected to hold the following essential/desirable training:
- Safety Intervention Training - Advanced/Emergency preferred however Foundation also acceptable
- Childrens Safeguarding
- Infection prevention control training
Staff must be committed to complete relevant e-learning training in line with Trust requirements.
To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.
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