Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes - Proud to Care

Devon County Council; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Exeter seeks a Residential Support Worker for Children's Homes to support young people with complex needs. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, creating a positive atmosphere, and helping children achieve their personal goals. Candidates should have a First Aid Certificate and experience working with young people. The position offers a salary of £26,824 to £28,598 per annum, including potential enhancements, and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children achieving personal wishes and goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and life skills.
• Create a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organise and participate in activities.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level

Experience with young people with complex needs

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Ability to build positive relationships

Calmness in challenging situations

Education

First Aid Certificate

Short courses relevant to the role

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes - Proud to Care

Do you have the right values to make a difference to a child's long-term future and positive outcomes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support. We are currently recruiting to our homes across Devon. Working within our Children's Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us. Our Children's Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence. You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage.
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations.
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice.

Experience

• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
• Familiar with person centred planning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,824 to £28,598 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum