Residential Support Worker

Action for Children; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization supporting vulnerable children is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker in Aston Clinton. The role focuses on providing tailored care, promoting safety and well-being for a young individual, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring enriching experiences. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Adult Care Diploma and demonstrate resilience and emotional strength.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution

Staff discount portal with national retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting and developing positive relationships.
• Application of techniques for effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability to address problems within individual and team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead care planning management and assess/manage risks.
• Coordinate responsibilities with multi-agency tasks, including documentation.
• Attend professional meetings such as reviews and court work.

Skills

Resilience

Positive approach to change

Relationship building

Solution focused approach

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Adult Care Diploma

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Salary:up to £29,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Location:Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

Contract/Hours:Permanent/Part Time – Offering -24 hour and 22 -hour contracts

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic residential support workers to join our team supporting a young gentleman in his forever home. This role involves providing 4:1 wrap around support, ensuring his safety well-being and development.

The young gentleman who is 19 years old,has transitioned from Ofsted to CQC. He has a very cheeky sense of humour and enjoys interacting with staff he has a passion for music with his tastes ranging from Afrobeats to Pulp. He enjoys being driven in his new car so a driving licence would be beneficial however not essential.

The successful candidate will be confident and be able to build a strong report with him. You will support in all aspects of his daily life including his education which takes place in the home, social activities and personal care.

Due to the location just outside of Aylesbury and the limited public transport options, especially on weekends and bank holidays, it is essential the applicants have their own transport.

We're looking for someone who is engaging, patient and has a good sense of humour to match his own. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in our young person's life and have the skills and experience to meet his complex needs, we encourage you to apply.

About the service

Maybrook is in the picturesque village of Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, it is a beautifully renovated home designed to provide our young person his forever home.

Our dedicated team offer person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of our young person.

At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to supporting him through a diverse range of needs, including autism and behaviours of concern. We believe in fostering an environment that promotes growth, understanding, and stability, enabling the young person to thrive in a safe and nurturing setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact in their life and be part of a compassionate team dedicated providing exceptional care.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Our Residential support workers provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements

Let's talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role
• Possess a Level 3 Adult Care Diploma (or recognised equivalent)

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

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Contact:Shannon Neander on 01923 361518 or email us [e-mail] reference11449

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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