Senior Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Loganswell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to manage and support a team while serving the needs of young people with complex difficulties. The role involves ensuring that care plans are effectively executed, and it offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment aimed at empowering children. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are available in this fulfilling position that promotes welfare and safety.

Benefits

A rewarding career

Supportive environment

Competitive pay

Career development and training

Enhanced maternity package

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and educational needs of young people.
• Experience with Child Protection issues and procedures.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational management and staff deployment.
• Respond to the needs of children/young people as per care plans.
• Organise and deliver induction, supervision, and support of staff.

Skills

Understanding of developmental needs

Child Protection knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

The Red House, 29 Auchengroch Avenue, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 0RJ

As a Senior Residential Support Worker you will:

• Assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing operational management of the staff team and to deploy appropriate staff resources in order that key tasks are fulfilled.
• To respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To organise, deliver and co-ordinate induction, supervision, appraisal and support of individual staff in the team, as required by the Manager.
• To ensure care plans are implemented, monitored and reviewed. To participate in the review of care plans.
• To ensure that the administration tasks of the home are carried out efficiently and effectively to make best use of management and information systems.

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

About The Red House:

The Red House provides a high level of service provision based on the principles of the National Care Standards and encompassing the key outcomes of GIRFEC, National Practice Model and Curriculum for Excellence.

Located in Johnstone, The Read House accommodated 6 young people from ages 12 to 19. We support those with acute mental health difficulties and complex needs. We offer an excellent relationship-based service to children and young people and provide a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

At the Red House, we care for, support, develop, and empower young people with complex difficulties to realise their potential in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.This is achieved through a holistic model of care which is distinctive of compassion, skill and evidence based positive intervention.

Our aim is to improve the life of children, we believe that children have the right to a safe and fun childhood and one that creates positive happy memories.