Residential Support Worker: Shape Young Lives

Action for Children; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days leave + bank holidays

Training & development

Flexible family leave packages

Pension with employer contribution

Blue Light Card & retailer discounts

Staff discount portal

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Glasgow to help create a warm, safe home where a young person can thrive. You will build positive relationships, support development of independence and participate in planning, activities and safeguarding within a dedicated team.

You will receive induction, ongoing training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications while working across Stoneside Family Support services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting and building positive relationships.
• Ability to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and families.
• Demonstrate a solution-focused approach to address problems.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Be prepared to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service, with multi-agency collaboration and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attend professional meetings including reviews and court work.
• Help young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Maintain good communication with young people, colleagues and other professionals.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Solution-focused approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Glasgow to help create a warm, safe home where a young person can thrive. You will build positive relationships, support development of independence and participate in planning, activities and safeguarding within a dedicated team.

You will receive induction, ongoing training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications while working across Stoneside Family Support services in a supportive environment.