Children's Residential Support Worker

Randstad Staffing; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Shrewsbury. This full-time role involves providing care and support to young people, ensuring their well-being and dignity. You will engage in various activities, assist with daily living tasks, and act as a key worker while maintaining a positive attitude. Employee benefits include training opportunities and assistance programs.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with young people.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• A full driving licence, and being 21 years or over.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in household chores and daily activities.
• Assisting in meal preparation and promoting healthy eating.
• Monitoring and observing young people's behavior, especially when distressed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Reliability

Flexibility

Be able to manage challenging situations

Education

Diploma level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Telford

Full Time - 40 hours per week / 5 Shifts

Rate of Pay £13 per hour

Job purpose:

To support staff in providing care for young people, ensuring their dignity and individuality.

Main responsibilities:

Maintaining a consistently positive attitude towards young people, their families, staff, social workers, visitors, and relevant parties.

Supporting and encouraging young people to participate in household chores, as well as performing assigned staff duties.

Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages while promoting a healthy and balanced diet.

Performing domestic duties as requested or required, and staying informed of care plans and essential updates.

Adhering to a duty of care and safe working practices for oneself, young people, and other staff members

Immediately reporting any clinical incidents, accidents, near misses, or infectious illnesses

Operating company vehicles for trips and errands while ensuring safe driving practices

Accurately and promptly completing written and typed records, forms, and reports.

Engaging in social activities within and outside of the placement, interacting with young people, and facilitating meaningful activities and interests.

Escorting and supervising young people during social outings and trips.

Acting as a named Key Worker for designated young people, assisting senior and trained staff in providing care.

Monitoring and observing young people who may be distressed or exhibiting challenging behaviour, and reporting any changes.

Essential qualifications:

A genuine interest in working with young people

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Reliability

Flexibility

Willingness to undertake training

Diploma level 3 (or working towards it)

A full driving licence, and being 21 years or over.

The position involves a 24-hour rota system, including evenings and weekends, with 28 days of annual leave.

Employee benefits include an assistance program, training, free parking, free meals on shift, and progression opportunities.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

education

diploma level 3 in health and social care