Residential Children's Home Support Worker
Young Living Children’s Services
Kettering Northamptonshire
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details -Residential Support Worker
Pay
Salary of £32,000 pa (depending on experience)
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Rolling rota pattern plus sleep in (flexible rota and weekend work)
What we are looking for from you:
- Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (preferred)
· A good knowledge and understanding around managing challenging behaviours would also be key to this role and well as being an exceptional communicator and be able to build key relationships with young people and their families.
- Experience in a children's home setting (desired)
- Passion to help nurture young people
- Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (Rota plan given in advance)
- Full, UK driving licence (desired)
- All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
Successful candidates are subject to reference checks, enhanced DBS and right to work in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
The role of a support worker worker will involve:
- Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation
- Forming effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
- Ensuring the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhering to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate
- Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from shift and Managers.
- Maintaining and promoting residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by YLCS and Ofsted
- Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person and assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programs
- Meeting the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximising opportunities for their development
- Providing support to the deputy/manager of the home whilst on shift and performing senior duties as directed
- Making sure residential staff are supported and are fulfilling their required tasks and implement managerial advice.
Benefits
· Casual dress
· Company pension
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free parking
· Referral programme
What we can offer:
- A salary rate of £32,000 pa depending on qualifications and experience
- pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave per year
- Opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime
- Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- Fantastic opportunities for career development
- Cycle to work scheme
- 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
- Monthly recognition awards
- Casual dress code
- Food available whilst on shift
- Free parking
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
About YLCS (Opal House)
Young Living Children’s Services (Opal House) is a privately-owned Residential Children’s Home which provides quality care for up to 3 young people aged 4 to 18 located in Kettering, Northamptonshire. We ensure that we provide intensive individual attention that enables us to form positive relationships with all our Young People. We believe that stability, support and feeling safe are key to the development of the Young People we care for. Delivering a tailored approach to each child and a flexible care for those with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties who are emotionally vulnerable and occasionally challenging. We are a service that focuses on the disadvantaged, where the safeguarding and welfare of young children and vulnerable adults is at the forefront of our minds. We are passionate about the best outcomes for our children, and this provides a rewarding experience for employees at all organisational levels. We support our children to achieve their goals and reach their full potential as they move on from children’s services to adult life.
If you feel that you have what it takes to be a Residential Support Worker apply today!
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Safer Recruitment
At Young Living Children’s Services, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Young Living Children’s Services is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
