Bank Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support organization in the Tees Valley area is seeking a Sessional Residential Support Worker to provide care and support to young people aged 8 to 18. The role involves working closely with children and their families to meet their individual care needs. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children is essential. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

A rewarding career

Supportive environment

Competitive pay

Career development and training

Enhanced maternity package

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded qualifications

Funding for bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• Understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding when working with children.

Responsibilities

• Meet the identified needs of children/young people per care plans.
• Work with families, social workers, and relevant agencies.
• Ensure safety and welfare of young people is paramount.

Skills

Understanding developmental needs of young people

Child Protection understanding

Teamwork

Motivation skills

Ability to handle stress

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Qualifications and skills

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

As a Sessional Residential 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.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About Meadholme:

Meadholme provides extensive care and nurturing fir children and young people with a wide range of difficulties; Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities.

The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment consisting of of 5 bedrooms, supporting young people from ages 8 to 18. All bedrooms are tailored to suit individual needs, and the communal areas designed to encourage and promote independent skills.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• 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 to 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.

Meadholme is a small home set in the heart of Darlington which can offer five children twenty four hours support in a place of safety, stability and warmth.

The onus that Meadholme places on family is at the heart of the home with the ethos that each and every day offers a new opportunity to achieve, learn and thrive.

The children and young people who live at Meadholme often arrive with complex issues, resulting from difficult, unpredictable, childhood experiences.