Residential Support Worker

CAMHS Professionals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Harlow is seeking a Residential Support Worker to assist in caring for children aged 7-17 with learning disabilities and emotional challenges. The role involves implementing care plans, supporting children's well-being, and maintaining accurate records. Though the Level 3 qualification is preferred, full training will be provided. This position includes shift work, weekend duties, and support in various environments.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible shits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous care experience preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility in shifts and working hours.
• Ability to work in a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support children's physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Develop and modify individual placement plans.
• Maintain records related to children's care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Residential childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for our Residential children's home in Harlow, Essex. Our home caters for 3 children of any gender with a diagnosed learning disability and/or emotional behavioural difficulties between the ages of 7 and 17 years. As Residential Support Worker you will be a key factor in helping us to deliver high quality care to our children. We need enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team of professional staff to support the smooth running of the home.

Purpose of post

The post holder will report to the Registered Homes Manager, Deputy Manager and the Senior staff team. He/she will be a member of a team of professional staff caring for children. He/she will be required to implement and contribute to the development of care plans for children in the home, involving liaising with external agencies to assist and enhance the process. He/she will provide a positive living experience for the children who are accommodated. He/she will undertake the responsibilities in the home under the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes Quality Standards and the Children's Home Regulations 2015.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To work with all children within the home to support their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• To support children who have experienced trauma.
• To support children with challenging behaviours.
• Act as Keyworker for children, developing and modifying agreed individual Placement Plans in consultation with other appropriate agencies and professionals to ensure that their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being is being cared for.
• To develop a sound knowledge of Children’s homes Regulations and provide services and support, both individually and/or in groups to facilitate implementation of Placement Plans, which are based around these.
• Maintain effective administration records including daily records, reports, reviews, court reports, records of appointments etc. that are kept within company Policy and Procedure so that all documentation is accurate and up to date, and relevant for the purpose for which it will be required.
• Pursue appropriate staff development and training programmes which enable the post holder to undertake their duties in a professional manner in accordance with Company Policies, this includes attendance at weekly staff meetings and supervision.
• Share in the normal domestic work and activities of the home to ensure its adequate functioning, aiming to create a warm, safe, and stable living environment for the children, having due regard for Food and Hygiene legislation.
• Take responsibility for the home in the absence of the Manager, Deputy Manager and Team Leader, dealing with the day-to-day operations of the home but referring unusual matters and emergencies to a more Senior Member of staff.
• To work with children with learning disabilities and/or emotional & behavioural difficulties in a residential setting.
• To know and follow the complaints procedures, reporting complaints or untoward occurrences to management whether it be from public, staff or children.
• To recognise the needs of the service provided by adopting a flexible attitude to work routines and shift patterns.
• To support children in other environments outside of the home, as required i.e. at school & during hospital stays/admissions.
• To have the ability to communicate clearly, orally, written and IT.
• To promote the health, safety, and welfare of all children, including the promotion of their physical, intellectual, social, behavioural and moral development to enable them to mature and develop as responsible members of the community.
• To carry out personal care for children when needed.
• To ensure medical, dental, optician and all other health appointments are arranged as necessary.
• To liaise with family and other multi-agencies to gather information to assist in assessing the needs of children.
• To know, use, and promote the home’s child protection procedures at all times; developing a good awareness of child protection issues, assessing and recording risk. Reporting any child protection issues. Protecting each child and the group by providing supervision and control appropriate to their age and understanding.
• To provide security within relationships based on respect and trust and provide appropriate boundaries.
• To prepare individual risk assessments and placement plans for children.
• To ensure an atmosphere of safety for all concerned, where the individual child is fully aware that staff are there to comfort them through the use of good communication skills and relationships.
• To practice mutual respect for peers and staff.
• To be flexible, which may include travelling to other homes as and when required.

Qualifications and experience required

It is not essential to hold the Level 3 Residential childcare qualification however this is preferable. For those without this qualification, the expectation will be for this to be completed alongside the role following successful completion of the probation period. Previous care experience is also preferred however not essential as full training will be given.

Rota

Our Rota operates over a twenty-four-hour period, and you will be included in the rolling Rota system. This may include working on bank holidays, weekends, and Christmas. There may also a requirement to carry out sleep in duties as part of your role for which an additional payment is given.

Special Conditions

Flexibility: You are required to be flexible, as shifts may change at short notice due to the needs of the service.

Equal Opportunities: You will be responsible for understanding and promoting the equal opportunities policy.

Safeguarding: Young Care Hub is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, and we expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We are also committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to, and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.

Salary

Residential Support Workers with Level 3: £14 per hour (£27,300 per annum). Residential Support Workers without Level 3: £13 per hour (£25,350 per annum).