Sessional Residential Support Worker

The Red House, located at 29 Auchengroch Avenue, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 0RJ, offers a 0-hour contract for the position of Sessional Residential Support Worker. This is a permanent role.

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures.
• Familiarity with Social Care Services available to young people and their families.
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Flexibility in approach.
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Sessional Support Worker you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies to meet the needs of young people.
• Ensure that work with children/young people complies with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• Prioritise the safety and welfare of young people.
• Participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and contribute in planning meetings and reviews as required.
• Understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• Promote the development of a comfortable physical environment conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About The Red House:

The Red House provides a high level of service provision based on the principles of the National Care Standards and encompassing the key outcomes of GIRFEC, National Practice Model and Curriculum for Excellence. We accommodate 6 young people aged 12 to 19, supporting those with acute mental health difficulties and complex needs. We offer an excellent relationship-based service to children and young people, providing a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of.
• A supportive environment committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care.
• Competitive pay.
• Career development and training.
• Salary Sacrifice.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

At the Red House, we care for, support, develop, and empower young people with complex difficulties to realise their potential in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. This is achieved through a holistic model of care which is distinctive of compassion, skill and evidence-based positive intervention. Our aim is to improve the life of children; we believe that children have the right to a safe and fun childhood that creates positive happy memories.