Children's Residential Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension Scheme

Free mental wellbeing support

Employee of the month scheme

Sleep in rate of £102.96

Holiday pay

Pool car for travel during shifts

Mental wellbeing support 24/7

Extensive training program

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Morecambe is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a nurturing environment. The role involves providing emotional support, promoting independence, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care and a compassionate approach to child welfare. Competitive hourly rates and benefits like a pension scheme and mental wellbeing support are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 24-hour shifts as per the shift pattern.
• Previous experience in a similar residential care role is preferred.
• Dedication to promoting the welfare and development of children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Compassionate, patient and understanding approach.
• Strong record-keeping and organisational abilities.
• Dedication to promoting the welfare and development of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to children.
• Promote positive life choices and independence.
• Maintain accurate records of events and observations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of events, observations and health checks.
• Collaborate to implement care plans based on children's needs.
• Work with social workers, therapists and teachers for holistic care.
• Facilitate supervised contact with families when needed.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal planning as per care plans.
• Conduct household tasks and involve children where appropriate.
• Be proactive to ensure high standards of care per shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Organisational abilities

Organisational skills

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care

Willing to enrol on Level 4

Job description

Alcedo Care is a highly esteemed care provider known for its exceptional services within the North. Recognised as one of the top 20 home care groups, our commitment to delivering outstanding care has earned us the trust and loyalty of our clients and their families.

As we embark on an exciting journey of expansion into Children's residential homes, there has never been a better time to join our team. We are dedicated to maintaining the same level of excellence and compassion in our residential care services as we have in our home care division.

At Alcedo Care, we prioritise the well-being and development of the individuals we support. Our mission is to create safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering positive relationships, promoting independence, and encouraging active engagement with the wider community.

With a strong emphasis on ongoing support and training, we invest in our staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest quality care. We value our team members and believe in recognising their dedication through various incentives, including employee awards and referral bonuses.

Benefits

• Sleep in rate of £102.96 per sleep!
• Ongoing support from Manager and senior management
• Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service.
• Employee of the month scheme
• End of year carer awards
• Holiday pay.
• Use of a homes pool car for travel during work hours
• Pension Scheme
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.
• Competitive hourly rate with the sleep hours paid hourly at national minimum wage also.

Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work with a dedicated team to provide care and support to the children and young people in our homes. Your role is crucial in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for their positive development. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community.
• Enhancing self-esteem and respect: Helping each young person in your care develop a positive self-image and ensuring they feel respected and valued.
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities.
• Accurate and detailed recording: Maintaining meticulous records of events, observations, progress, child protection matters, and health and safety checks.
• Care planning and assessment: Collaborating with the manager and other professionals to implement individual care plans based on the children's needs.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Working closely with the social workers, therapists, teachers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each child.
• Involvement with families: Facilitating supervised contacts with the young people's families as necessary.
• Daily living support: Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans and risk assessments.
• Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet.
• Being proactive each shift to ensure the standard and quality of care we deliver is to a high level.

Requirements

• Preferred NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care or the willingness to enrol on the level 4 after the probationary period.
• Previous experience in a similar residential care role working with children but this is not essential. However we would look for transferable skills and qualities to ensure you would be effective within this role.
• Ability to work 24-hour shifts as per the shift pattern.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding approach.
• Strong record-keeping and organisational abilities.
• Dedication to promoting the welfare and development of children and young people.