Job description
Advanced Adolescent Care Solutions are looking to recruit Residential Support Workers to join our expanding company. All of our homes are solo provisions for young people between the ages of 8-18 and who have Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties along with other complex needs . Our young people are supported by 2 staff at all times.
As a Residential Support Worker you will be a key member of the team answering to the Registered Home Manager and providing high standards of care and support to the young person.
Shift availability will be sporadic, dependent on: Annual Leave, Sickness, or other needs of the business , sleep-ins are included on every shift.
You will be able to book in shifts up to 1-2 months in advance, however some opportunities will be more "Last Minute" in nature due to sickness, etc.
*A current driving licence is essential.
*A Level 3 Qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent is desirable.
You will be doing the following:
- Support the young person in learning life skills.
- Manage the well-being and behaviour of young person ensuring behaviour's are addressed promptly and sensitively.
- Actively involved in key-work sessions and the recording of the outcomes of these sessions with the young person.
- Support the young person in daily activities, trips out and family contact if required, promoting social behaviour.
- To Support and encourage educational engagement.
- Ensure the home is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
- Prepare meals and engage in assisting the young person develop their independence skills.
- Engage in Mandatory Training and complete any Qualifications relevant to post.
- Ensure the home is kept to a high standard.
Experience in the Residential Childcare sector is essential.
There are positions available in: South Yorkshire (Swinton, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Thurcroft)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £240.65 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 or higher Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent qualification in childcare? - If so please provide the name of the qualification. (Essential)
- Do you hold a valid UK driving licence and vehicle? (Essential).
Work Location: In person
