Residential Child Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Crook (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Colorado, USA, dedicated to advocating for young people and enhancing their life choices. You will work in a nurturing environment, supporting children with complex needs, building genuine relationships, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Qualifications include a Level 3 in Residential Childcare and experience in a children's residential setting. The role offers a variety of benefits, including casual dress and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must have QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to attain it.
• Two years’ experience in a children’s residential setting is preferable.
• Ability to work varied shift patterns including weekends and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and guidance to young people as a corporate parent.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and young people.
• Ensure protection and safeguarding of young people in care.
• Support young people with complex needs and manage challenging behaviours.

Skills

Ability to engage with young people with challenging behaviours

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Karoo Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker who is passionate about advocating for young people and helping them maximise their choices, rights, and decision-making. This role is well suited to someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a newly opened provision set in the Durham countryside.

Who would be perfect for this role?

Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is committed to enriching the life of a young person.

Duties include

• Taking on the role of a corporate parent, providing young people with care, guidance, and direction.
• Building genuine and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced complex early lives, working within a trauma-informed model.
• Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care.
• Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) while developing trust and mutual respect with the young person.
• Supporting young people with complex needs.
• Taking immediate action whenever the welfare or safety of a young person is at risk.
• Ensuring the wishes, thoughts, and feelings of young people are heard and advocated for.
• Delivering high-quality support and guidance to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Supporting the Residential Home Manager in exceeding expectations during Inspection and Regulation 44 visits by demonstrating positive outcomes.
• Being flexible and participating in activities with young people, as well as attending all necessary appointments.
• Managing complex behaviours to encourage engagement in positive and structured routines, including support during crisis intervention.
• Providing care that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of children and young people.
• Applying Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE) alongside Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to create an environment that supports development and promotes positive outcomes.
• Carrying out other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.

Person Specification

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it within the required timescales.
• Ability to engage with young people who present challenging behaviours and have complex emotional needs.
• Two years’ experience in a children’s residential setting is desirable.
• Ability to work required shift patterns, including weekends, overnight shifts, late shifts, and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.