Residential Support Worker

Action For Children; West of England; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid leave (7+ weeks) Glass

Cycle to work

Training and development

Flexible parental leave

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing day

Descrizione del lavoro

Action for Children is seeking Residential Support Workers (Shift Leaders) to create a safe, supportive environment for children and young people with varying needs. You will lead shifts, assess risks, and support with care planning at Russell House, a short break home for those with physical and learning disabilities.

You will supervise a team, engage with young people, and work within multi-agency frameworks to deliver high-quality services while upholding core policies and practice standards.

Competenze

• Experience in supervising a team of support workers or similar.
• Ability to lead shifts and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Understanding of risk assessment and care planning processes.
• Proven ability to engage with children and young people sensitively.

Mansioni

• Provide case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service with multi-agency teams and produce family information, including reports.
• Attend professional meetings including reviews and court work.
• Supervise a team of support workers.
• Lead by example in line with policy procedures and standards.
• Engage effectively with young people and support their development.
• Demonstrate supervisory skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude and work well solo or as part of a team.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Engage with young people

Care planning

Report writing

Independent/team work

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for dedicated Residential Support Workers (Shift Leaders) to join our team. Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will be supporting with any needs by assisting them with tasks such as personal care and household chores. The level of support will vary depending on the individual needs, focusing on fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being. About the service Russell House is a short break home providing accommodation and support for children and young people have both physical and learning disabilities. The home provides a warm caring and comfortable environment where young people feel safe and free to gain and develop skills and achieve maximum quality of life. How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Provide case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supervise a team of support workers.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements., Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life's challenges. But too many children don't. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you'll help us change that where it really matters.
• An understanding on how to engage with young people.
• Supervisory skills and be able to lead a team.
• A positive approach and 'can do' attitude.
• The ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot's changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn't. So as long as children need us, we'll be here. Will you join us? Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our'Driven by Love' video.

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you'll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.