Residential Support Worker

Brent Council; Wembley; Ibrido; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Carers' leave

Eye test support

Employee Assistance Programme

Education sessions

Childcare deposit loans

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work

Onsite facilities

My Brent Rewards

Learning & development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Brent Council is opening a brand new Children's Residential Home and seeks a Residential Support Officer to help create a safe, nurturing environment where vulnerable young people can thrive. You will provide direct care aligned with individual care plans, supporting their independence and well-being in a setting that values dignity, respect and inclusion.

The role requires strong communication, empathy and flexibility, with shifts including evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins.

Competenze

• We are seeking a strong communicator with empathy and flexibility to support young people.
• Experience in care settings is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-in as required.

Mansioni

• Provide direct care in a safe, nurturing home for young people in line with care plans.
• Promote dignity, respect and inclusion in all interactions with young people and families.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them thrive in a safe and caring environment? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Support Officer at our brand new Children's Residential Home, and make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning! At our new home, we are committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, respect, and empowerment in all interactions, ensuring that young people feel safe, respected, and heard. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, secure, and nurturing home for young people. You will provide direct care to children and support their individual needs in line with their care plans and home ethos. You will promote a caring environment where respect, dignity, privacy, independence, and choice are at the forefront of service delivery., We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young people and understands the challenges they may face.
• A strong communicator, able to build rapport and trust with young people and colleagues.
• Experienced in working with children or young people in a care setting (desirable but not essential).
• Flexible and committed to supporting young people through evening, weekend, waking night and sleep-in shifts.
• Curious, courageous, and kind in your approach to working with children, their families, carers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• A NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or be willing to work towards it
• A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable for this role.

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
• supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
• learning and development opportunities to support your career
• access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment