Residential Support Worker at Action for Children
Action for Children · Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Office in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Role: Residential Support Worker
Salary: £27,400 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Contract/Hours: Permanent - Part Time 16 hours a week - (We are looking for candidates able to work a flexible 16 hours a week, these hours are completed generally over weekends and during school holidays, this will mean some weeks could be more one week and less another due to the shift pattern).
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 688,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
About the service
Chestnut Lodge is a 5 bed short breaks children's home, providing short breaks to children and their families aged 8 to 18 years of age. The service supports children and young people who have various disabilities, where they can come and stay and have fun while their families have a break.
This home runs term time after school clubs and has residential services that runs at weekends and during school holidays. Young people get the opportunity to relax, have trips out and learn new skills while they are with us. This is why the Residential Support Worker makes a difference.
A bit about the role
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation. We offer an in-depth induction process and training.
Alongside this, we will enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry, regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. so that you are embedded and feel part of our team.
In this role, you will also:
- Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk.
- Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
- Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance, and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We offer an in-depth induction process and training.
Alongside this, we will enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry.
Regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
In the role as Residential Support Worker, this is a senior role, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager, Service Coordinator and Teams Leaders to achieve positive outcomes for the young person.
What you will be doing:
Providing case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk.
Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
Attending at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
Leading shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
Supervising and guiding staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
Leading by example with the application of Action for Children’s policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements
Let's talk about you:
Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting is essential.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).
Experience and training in safeguarding.
An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
Experience of developing tailored care plans
The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.
Good to know.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: Sarah Manderfield or email us at [email protected] quoting reference 11981
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
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See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Action for Children - Driven by Love
Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services
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