Youth Residential Support Worker - Flexible Shifts

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 31-36 days

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance

Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Car/Cycle

Local Discounts

Move through Menopause

Sports & Social

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our residential children’s home in Wokingham. You will support delivery of a professional, child-centered service in line with regulations and policy, acting as a corporate parent to promote welfare and safety of young people.

We welcome applicants with experience in Social Care or transferable skills and offer ongoing training, with the option to complete QCF Level 3 after probation. Interviews TBC.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this.
• Ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.
• 2 years’ experience in Social Care is desirable.
• Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.
• The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.
• To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.
• To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our children and young people are advocated.
• Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.
• To support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.
• To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments.

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our residential children’s home in Wokingham. You will support delivery of a professional, child-centered service in line with regulations and policy, acting as a corporate parent to promote welfare and safety of young people.

We welcome applicants with experience in Social Care or transferable skills and offer ongoing training, with the option to complete QCF Level 3 after probation. Interviews TBC.