Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations; Seaham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with progression

Career development and training

Internal progression opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded Level 3/4 qualification

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The Daltons, part of Young Foundations, offer warm, home-like accommodation in Seaham for young people aged 16 to 25 with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism. We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to respond to individual care plans, work with families and professionals, and ensure safeguarding and welfare are at the center of all activities.

Join a team dedicated to developing independent skills, fostering a supportive environment, and promoting positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Understanding the developmental needs of young people (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational).
• Knowledge of child protection issues and procedures and safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans.
• Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other agencies to meet needs.
• Ensure work with young people complies with legislation, procedures and good practice, and that safety and welfare are paramount.
• Participate in implementing and reviewing care/health/education plans and contribute to meetings and reviews.

Skills

Developmental needs understanding

Child protection

Teamwork

Motivation & goals

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• 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 relations 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.

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About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations
Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU