Residential Support Worker

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daltons in Seaham, Co. Durham, are seeking a Residential Support Worker to assist young people aged 16–25. The role focuses on safeguarding, care planning and coordinating with families, social workers and agencies to meet individual needs.

Salary is competitive (£27,999.72–£29,137.30) with a 40-hour week and permanent contract. The post requires flexible, team-based work and a commitment to high-quality care and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and show sensitivity to others.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet goals.
• Ability to cope with emotional stress.
• Flexibility in shifts and tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with young people and staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in care plans.
• Work with young people, families, social workers and agencies to meet needs.
• Ensure work with young people complies with legislation, procedures and best practice.
• Prioritise the safety and welfare of young people at all times.
• Participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing care/health/education plans.
• Understand relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance.

Skills

Developmental needs

Child protection

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Stress management

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Residential Support Worker

The Daltons, Seaham, Co. Durham

Salary: £27,999.72 - £29,137.30

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

About The Dalton’s

The Daltons offer warm and inviting accommodation, with each person having their own bedroom furnished and decorated to promote feeling of being in a family home. Located in Seaham, The Daltons contains 6 bedrooms supporting you people of ages 16 to 25, we care for young people with mental health, learning disabilities and autism.

We value the potential of each young adult and provide continuous support to help them develop independent skills and relationships to lead happy and productive lives.

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 with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

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.