Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Polaris Community; St Albans; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking Residential Childcare Support Workers in St Albans to provide supportive care for vulnerable young people. This flexible, casual role plays a crucial part in assisting young people as they transition towards independence, ensuring their wellbeing and safety in various living environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to study for necessary qualifications.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, customized support to young people.
• Ensure a safe, healthy environment for vulnerable young people.
• Maintain positive relationships with young people and staff.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Strong self-awareness

Motivation

Commitment to positive role modeling

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Specific Hours: Shift pattern - ad-hoc cover

Salary: £12.79 per hour

Location: St Albans

LCS is seeking committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work on a casual basis, covering shifts within the business as and when needed. This opportunity offers flexibility to work the hours you can commit to, with no contractual obligation.

Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing and support them in their journey towards independent living and educational achievements.

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, your role involves providing a responsive, customized, and quality service to young people placed in their individual flats or shared houses.

Young people supported by Leaving Care Solutions are vulnerable, and you are responsible for ensuring that the home provides a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for the young person living there.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Working in line with person-centred risk assessments and support plans, liaising with support workers to provide a full handover.
• Observing any change in behaviour, ensuring appropriate actions are documented, and reporting changes in support needs of any young person.
• Maintaining positive working relationships with young people, staff, and professionals by communicating effectively at all times, and actively seeking ways to improve the young people's experience in the service.
• Ensuring continuous support is provided to young people at the standards of day staff, with particular focus on the safety of vulnerable people.
• Carrying out necessary health and safety actions, including cleaning tasks, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Liaising with external agencies such as police and Emergency Duty Team (EDT).
• Supporting young people who need to attend hospital or police station.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• Experience supporting young people who may be vulnerable.
• Flexibility in availability, as the role includes weekend work.
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel is required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• You must be resilient and able to handle challenging and diverse behaviours positively.
• Have strong self-awareness and a commitment to acting as a positive role model.
• Possess a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Be motivated to achieve excellence and passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential.

LCS is an equal opportunities employer, positively encouraging applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check for this position.