Waking Night Residential Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider located in Halifax seeks a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to support young individuals aged 8 to 17. You will be responsible for meeting their developmental needs and ensuring their safety. The role includes working with families and other agencies while promoting a supportive environment. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development and training

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded qualifications

Qualifications

• An understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of children/young people as outlined in care plans.
• Work in partnership with young people and their families.
• Ensure safety and welfare of young people.

Skills

Understanding of developmental needs

Child Protection knowledge

Team collaboration

Ability to motivate

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Waking Night Residential Support Worker

Amisfield House, Amisfield Road, Halifax, HX3 8NE

Salary: £26,742.81 - £28,107.44 per annum

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

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 Night Residential Support Worker, 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 Amisfield:

Amisfield House offers spacious, homely accommodation and will be a place of excellence in care and education for pupils with learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum conditions and complex additional needs.

Located in Halifax, Amisfield contains 7 bedrooms supporting young adults from ages 8 to 17. We will channel the talents and value the potential of every child and young person in our care and prepare them for happy and productive lives as young adults.

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
• Progression Opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

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.

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