Residential Support Worker

Additional Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Oxfordshire to join a safe, nurturing children’s home environment. You will provide day-to-day care, support development of life skills and independence, and work 38 hours per week with two sleep-in duties.

The role requires a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain), strong communication, safeguarding awareness and the ability to handle challenging situations. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and boundaries.
• Ability to stay composed in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and accept feedback.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, education and independence.
• Plan and participate in activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Support appointments and family contact, including driving.
• Follow care plans and risk assessments; respond to needs.
• Prepare meals, shopping, cleaning and maintain a welcoming home.
• Maintain records, handovers, safeguarding reports and training.
• Build positive relationships and listen to young people's wishes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Boundaries

Team player

Willing to develop

Education

RCC Level 3

Job description

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people in a residential care setting.

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential care provider, offering safe, nurturing and supportive homes for young people.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and guidance, helping young people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.

This full-time permanent role based in Oxfordshire offers a salary of £31,870 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines, personal care, education and the development of independence.
• Planning and participating in activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Supporting appointments and family contact, including driving where required.
• Following individual care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments, responding appropriately to young people's needs.
• Preparing meals, shopping, cleaning, laundry and maintaining a welcoming home environment.
• Maintaining records, completing handovers, reporting safeguarding concerns and attending training and supervision.
• Building positive relationships and ensuring young people's wishes and feelings are heard.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for

Essential

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards it.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• The ability to remain composed and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• A willingness to work collaboratively, accept feedback and develop new skills.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Full UK driving licence.

Candidates from the following background will be considered

• Residential Support Worker
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Children's Support Worker
• Therapeutic Practitioner
• Care Practitioner
• Childcare Worker
• Key Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• or in a similar role.

Shift

• 38 hours per week, plus two sleep-in duties per week

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