Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Home

SuperHiring; Eastbourne; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private Healthcare

GP Access

Pension Scheme

Company Bonus

Free Meals

Descrizione del lavoro

Eastbourne’s Ofsted registered children’s home seeks a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for young people aged 13 to 17 in a nurturing, structured environment with a skilled team.

You will support emotional, physical and learning needs, following individual care plans and safeguarding procedures, with opportunities for Level 3/5 qualifications and career progression.

Competenze

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Trauma-informed and child-centred approach.

Mansioni

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships with clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation and policies.
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models and individual care plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines.
• Contribute to activities and experiences for young people.
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and reflective practice.
• Support a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Administer medication in line with training and policy.
• Work across different homes within the service.

Conoscenze

Experience with children

Empathy and patience

Communication

Trauma-informed

Boundaries

Emotional resilience

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Willingness to complete

Descrizione del lavoro

Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Home (BBBH320) Eastbourne, England

Salary: GBP13.82 - GBP17.29 per hour

Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Home

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Eastbourne

Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available

In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel understood, supported and cared for within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne, which is rated "Good".

The home is a specialist residential children's home supporting up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 (currently supporting one young person) with complex and additional needs, including foetal alcohol syndrome, learning disabilities, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, visual impairment, developmental delays and communication difficulties.

The role requires individuals who can remain calm, patient and resilient when supporting behaviours that may challenge, including verbal and physical aggression, property damage and self injurious behaviours. You will work closely with colleagues to follow individual care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies. Personal care is also an important part of this role, including supporting personal hygiene, bathing, dressing and continence needs where required, while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

We are looking for compassionate, active and emotionally intelligent individuals who can combine warmth and relationship building with professional boundaries, consistency and a genuine commitment to improving a young person's quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
• Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
• Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
• £40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
• Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
• Birthday Paid Off
• Free or Subsidised Parking
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
• Blue Light Card Membership Included
• Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
• Pension Scheme
• Frequent Company Events

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred)
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work within professional boundaries
• A trauma informed and child centred approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete

Key Responsibilities:

As a Residential Support Worker you will:

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people
• Build positive, professional and consistent relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation, Local Authority guidance and organisational policies
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models, PBS plans and individual care plans
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines
• Contribute to meaningful activities, trips and experiences for young people
• Work collaboratively as part of a high performing residential team
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Contribute to handovers, team meetings and reflective practice
• Support the maintenance of a safe, clean and homely environment
• Administer medication in line with training and policy
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required

This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:

Day Shifts

• 1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
• 07:30am – 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)

Waking Night Shifts

• 2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
• 10:00pm – 08:00am (10 hour shifts)

Safer Recruitment

All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.

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