Residential Care Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Residential Care Support Worker to support young people aged 8-18 with emotional and mental health needs. You will work in a nurturing environment, ensuring safety and positive relationships. Competitive pay, career development, and excellent benefits are offered, including funded qualifications and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Competitive pay with progression

Career development and training

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded Level 3/4 qualification

Employee assistance programme

Free eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmental needs of young people.
• Experience in social care and relational work with children.
• Ability to motivate self and others.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and meet the needs of children as stated in care plans.
• Work in partnership with young people and their support networks.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.

Skills

Child Protection

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Job description

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type:Permanent

Requirements:

• 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 Residential Care 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 Mulroy House:

Mulroy House believes that an important aspect of caring for children and young people Is to establish positive relationships and clear professional and personal boundaries, helping to encourage and the growth of trust, partnership, and a sense of value for both self and others.

Located in Middlesbrough, Mulroy House contains 5 bedrooms, that help support young people from the ages of 8 to 18. We mainly support young people with social, emotional and mental health conditions. Our team strives to ensure that young people feel valued, supported, respected and safe.

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 with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

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.

Mulory House is a home for Children, both male and female, aged between 8 and 18. We provide 24-hour care for FIVE children, who will benefit from living in a loving family environment. Mulroy House provides a safe, warm, and nurturing place for you to live. We aim to help you achieve your full potential in everything that you do.

Our child centred approach ensures that our young people feel, loved, valued and listened to.