Residential Support Worker

The Vines; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days leave

Training opportunities

Free parking

Flexible family leave

Pension with 7% contrib

Staff discounts

Wellbeing day

Job summary

The Vines in High Wycombe is seeking a Residential Worker to join our supportive team. You will contribute to care planning, assess risks, and coordinate multi-agency responsibilities to help young people with complex needs.

We value resilience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach. Experience in care, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 2 years), and the ability to build trusted relationships with families are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting with positive relationships.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with families.
• Solution-focused approach and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead case/care planning management and risk assessment.
• Coordinate service responsibilities with multi-agency partners.
• Attend professional meetings including reviews and court work.
• Support young people through challenging situations.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a Residential Worker to join our fun and supportive team, who can bring their experience, can-do attitude and passion with them and help maintain the high standards already set by our wonderful team! Working hours are on a shift basis and you'll know your rota a month in advance.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 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. Being resilient in supporting the young people through challenging situations.

Let's talk about you, 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 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years. Why Action for Children? Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life's challenges. But too many children don't. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you'll help us change that where it really matters. We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot's changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn't. So as long as children need us, we'll be here.

We are one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over 150 years. The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our A bit about the role: The Vines is situated in High Wycombe, just minutes off the M40, 20 minutes off the M25 and well served by the local public transport network. In this warm and welcoming house, we provide residential short breaks that support children and young people with learning disabilities aged 11 to 19 who have complex behavioural needs., Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we're taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities. We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children's Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

• 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.
• Free Parking
• 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.
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you'll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.