Residential Support Worker / Key Worker - Children-s Home

Additional Resources; Edgware; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Professional development and career ~?

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner to join our specialist children's residential team supporting young people with SEMH in a therapeutic environment. The role involves building positive relationships, providing therapeutic support, helping with care plans and routines, and supporting daily living activities, education appointments, and community activities.

A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s residential care settings.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and act as a consistent role model.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people and act as a consistent, professional role model.
• Provide therapeutic and relational support to help manage emotional, developmental and behavioural needs.
• Support the delivery and review of individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies.
• Maintain routines, boundaries and structures to encourage positive behaviours and personal development.
• Support young people with daily living skills, education appointments and community activities.
• Complete accurate records, daily notes and incident reports.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Driving licence

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner to join a specialist children’s residential care provider supporting young people with SEMH needs through a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.

As a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner, you will provide emotional and practical support to young people, helping create a safe, stable and positive home environment.

This full-time role offers a salary range of £16.00 - £17.50 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits. We are open to considering candidates on a Permanent, Temp-to-Perm, or Temporary basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a consistent, professional role model.
• Providing therapeutic and relational support to help young people manage emotional, developmental and behavioural needs.
• Supporting the delivery and review of individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies.
• Maintaining appropriate routines, boundaries and structures to encourage positive behaviours and personal development.
• Supporting young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community activities.
• Completing accurate records, daily notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Supporting safeguarding practices and responding appropriately to challenging situations.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Worker, Childcare Practitioner or in a similar role.
• Prior experience working within a children’s residential home environment.
• Experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or complex trauma (beneficial)
• Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• A positive and supportive approach when working with vulnerable young people.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Shift:

• 2 days on / 4 days off rota
• Includes 2 sleep-ins per working cycle
• Weekend and bank holiday availability required

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Additional sleep-in payments.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment focused on making a positive difference to young people’s lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Residential Therapeutic Practitioner looking to join a dedicated team and play an important role in supporting young people’s development and wellbeing.

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