Senior Residential Support Worker - Family Assessment Centre

Barnardo's; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & their families to achieve positive outcomes? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Family Residential Centre as a Senior Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.

Location of the post: Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity, is currently on an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

Welland House has 3 self-contained flats with the capacity to house up to 3 families at any one time. Families utilising this type of service may include parents with moderate to high learning needs, those presenting with issues around domestic violence, and/or substance/alcohol misuse. Additionally, they may have experienced mental ill health and/or trauma. During their stay, the parents will be supported in their parenting by Barnardo's staff, whilst being assessed by Leicestershire County Council Children's Service.

The Welland House team is supportive in its approach, with our primary aim revolving around promoting best practices, through guidance, role modelling, key work sessions, and practical advice on matters relating to concerns, risk, safety, routines, and boundaries.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning, etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare OR be willing to complete this in the required timeframe.
• At least 2 years experience in a similar setting and 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a setting supporting families.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Whilst Welland House will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to support our other homes should the need arise. These are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston and Mountsorrel.

For more information about this role, please contact Sarika Modeshia - [e-mail]

When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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