Sessional Residential Support Worker

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with pay progression

Career development and training

Internal progression opportunities

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social

Employee assistance programme

Free eye care vouchers

Job summary

The Daltons in Seaham, Co. Durham, seek a Sessional Residential Practitioner to support young people aged 16 to 25. You will respond to identified needs, work with families and social workers, and ensure care plans comply with safeguarding policies.

This 0-hour bank role emphasises safety, collaborative teamwork and flexible, compassionate care. Training and development opportunities accompany competitive pay and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures, plus safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate sensitivity to others.
• Able to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Capacity to handle emotional stress in challenging situations.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and requirements.
• Good interpersonal skills with young people and staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and meet identified needs of young people as per individual care plans and with the manager.
• Work in partnership with families, social workers and relevant agencies.
• Ensure care work aligns with legislation, procedures and good practice.
• Prioritise safety and welfare of young people at all times.
• Contribute to planning meetings and reviews for care/health/education plans.
• Familiarise with safeguarding legislation, guidance and policies.

Skills

Understanding developmental needs

Child protection procedures

Teamwork

Motivate self and others

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Sessional Residential Practitioner

The Daltons, Seaham, Co. Durham, SR78QT

Salary: £13.45 per hour - £14.14 per hour

Hours of Week: 0-hour contract

Contract Type: Bank

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).

As a sessional residential practitioner, you will:

• 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 ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About The Dalton’s:

The Daltons offer warm and inviting accommodation, with each person having their own bedroom furnished and decorated to promote feeling of being in a family home. Located in Seaham, The Daltons contains 6 bedrooms supporting you people of ages 16 to 25, we care for young people with mental health, learning disabilities and autism.

We value the potential of each young adult and provide continuous support to help them develop independent skills and relationships to lead happy and productive lives.

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 with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

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.