Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Darlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to the care of children and young people is seeking a Residential Support Worker. This role involves responding to the unique needs of young residents at their home, located in Darlington, supporting their development and wellbeing in a nurturing environment. You will be integral in implementing care plans and working collaboratively with families and other professionals. A competitive salary, career development opportunities, and support for further training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development and training

Enhanced maternity package

Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification

Funding for a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Respond to identified needs of children/young people.
• Work with families and social workers in care planning.
• Ensure safety and welfare of young people.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Ability to motivate

Sensitivity and understanding

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 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.
• Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• Ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• 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.
• Understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• Promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About Meadholme:

Meadholme provides extensive care and nurturing for children and young people with a wide range of difficulties; Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities.

The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment consisting of of 5 bedrooms, supporting young people from ages 12 to 18. All bedrooms are tailored to suit individual needs, and the communal areas designed to encourage and promote independent skills.

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
• Career development and training
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

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.

Meadholme is a small home set in the heart of Darlington which can offer five children twenty four hours support in a place of safety, stability and warmth.

The onus that Meadholme places on family is at the heart of the home with the ethos that each and every day offers a new opportunity to achieve, learn and thrive.

The children and young people who live at Meadholme often arrive with complex issues, resulting from difficult, unpredictable, childhood experiences.