Full job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for compassionate Support Workers to join our team in our children’s residential homes in different areas. The ideal candidates must have a passion for working with children, excellent communication skills, proficiency in IT, and experience in childcare is preferred but not essential. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to children in our care. The role includes sleeping in and weekend work. No 2 days are ever the same each day brings exciting possibilities and that chance to make a difference.

You must have a Level 3 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People in Residential Care

• The Residential Support Worker is responsible for providing care, support and supervision, including household tasks, cooking, shopping, laundry and independent living skills to the young people in their care.
• To maintain an environment of therapeutic care for all young people.
• To work restoratively with young people.
• To actively promote the welfare, safety, personal development and wellbeing of young people placed at Meadows Care.
• To maintain good communication skills and written records.
• To liaise with significant others on a day-to-day basis, participating in the assessment of the young person’s needs and the implementation of placement plans and risk assessments.
• To promote the participation of the young person placed in the decision-making process of the home.
• To ensure that the physical, emotional and psychological needs of young people placed at homes.
• To support young people by driving them to home visits, school and appointments etc. that is in or out of the local area and may involve long distances via motorways, or access public transport.
• To work in partnership with educational staff to ensure that the educational needs of the young people are met.
• Attend and take an active part in team meetings, handovers and supervisions.
• To commit to training and development, as stipulated in the Quality Standards.
• To maintain a record of continuous personal development (CPD file) and build an individual portfolio.
• To promote the good reputation in all contact with external agencies and individuals.
• To uphold values as stated on the website.
• To support and maintain effective working relationships with all other staff and to promote good relationships with local residents and the general community.

This is a challenging but extremely rewarding career. We actively promote our staff to gain qualifications and progress through the company. Many of our Registered Managers and Area Managers set out as RSW’s and worked their way up.

Gain an “OUTSTANDING” with Ofsted at your home and the team receives £500 for a night out.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children! If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we welcome your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,422.40-£32,928.52 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Due to the ages of our young people are you aged above 21 years?

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person