Children's Residential Support Worker

Fair Ways; Portsmouth; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health cash plan

Education grant

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Early pay

Blue Light Card

Staff lottery

Wellbeing initiatives

Résumé du poste

Fair Ways is recruiting a Support Worker for our residential children’s home in Portchester. You will provide high-quality care to children aged 12 to 18, building positive relationships and supporting them to reach their potential.

Role involves a 2 on/4 off rolling rota, early start, and meals provided. You must have a driving licence, be DBS checked, and have the right to work in the UK. Training and development are emphasised within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (costs met by employer).
• Right to work in the UK demonstrated.

Responsabilités

• Build respectful, impactful relationships with children and maintain professional boundaries.
• Advocate for children in care and ensure they have a voice in care planning.
• Plan and participate in activities to support enrichment and confidence building.
• Promote a clean, tidy, homely environment modelling high standards of care and safety.
• Deliver trauma-informed support using RiiSE training and de-escalation when needed.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and external agency guidance.

Connaissances

Driving license

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent

Description du poste

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

Fair Ways are excited to be recruiting for a Support Worker to join our fantastic staff team at our residential children’s home based in Portchester. Portchester Road can accommodate up to 5 children aged between 12 and 18 and the focus is to provide an enriching and positive environment and to ensure we prepare and support the children for transitioning into adulthood. The home provides a structured, homely, and nurturing environment for children and we believe this is the starting point to enable the children to achieve their potential.

As a Support Worker with Fair Ways you will deliver the highest standards of care and support to the individuals we care for through:

• Building respectful impactful relationships:Proactively maintaining safe and respectful relationships with children through effective support, guidance and care ensuring the maintenance of safe professional boundaries in line with best practice.
• Advocating for children in care and ensuring they have a voice:Engaging in key work responsibilities for nominated children within the home, providing the children in our care with a consistent adult presence and an identified member of the team linked to their specific support plans.
• Taking an active role in play, activities and confidence building:Being actively involved in the planning and execution of a range of enriching opportunities for the children through different mediums such as crafts, outdoor activities, play and learning to provide an enjoyable, varied and engaged home environment.
• Supporting positive lifestyle choices:Demonstrating the therapeutic importance of maintaining a clean, tidy and homely environment through effective role modelling and education, promoting high standards of physical care, hygiene and safety and demonstrating positive and healthy choices to support children to develop and thrive.
• Being a Trauma Informed professional:Using our industry recognised RiiSE training to deliver trauma informed responses through the individualised use of therapeutic and, where appropriate, physical intervention to ensure our children are supported appropriately during times of crisis.
• Keeping vulnerable children and young people Safe:Managing any child protection issues that may occur through effective reporting in line with the policies and procedures of the residential home in partnership with the senior leadership team and any relevant external agency to keep children safe from harm for the duration of their placement with Fair Ways.

This role is offered on a full time/permanent basis, working as part of a rolling rota (Monday – Sunday) following a 2 on/4 off shift pattern to include 1 sleep for every other block worked. Days start at around 07:00 and finish at around 22:30 (depending on the home you work in) and during this time you will have the opportunity to have all meals provided as the nature of your role will include mealtimes with the children and other staff.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways. Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

Desirable…. but not Essential

Whilst we value the knowledge and understanding that experience and qualifications can bring, we also know that some of our best people have come to us from unrelated backgrounds. These people already held our core values at heart, and with the dedication of our amazing in-house training and development team, we have supported the rest!

• To hold or be happy to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in working with children and/or young people will be required with additional line management experience beneficial.

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities:Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a ‘wellbeing day’ and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support:Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and DevelopmentUnlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters:Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards:Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community:Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!