Olivia House is searching for passionate Residential Support Workers in the New Forest to open a brand new children’s home!
Position: Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Lymington – SO41
Working hours: Monday to Friday term time only 6am to 9am
Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour
About Olivia House
If you require sponsorship then unfortunately this is not something we can offer due to being Ofsted registered and not CQC
Olivia House is a brand new 6 bedded residential home for children aged 4 to 16 whom have a diagnosis of a learning disability. Olivia House is situated in the Georgian market town of Lymington, Lymington is set on the coast in the beautiful New Forest National Park, between Southampton and Bournemouth.
We provide a safe and nurturing home for children where they can receive specialist care allowing them the opportunity to reach their potential and thrive.
We focus on the core values of being non-judgemental, providing care and empathy and accepting each child as a unique individual. We recognise that in order to offer outstanding service, the needs of the individual must lie at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care hygiene.
Primarily you will be required to support the children to get ready for school and to ensure the bedrooms are to a good standard before the end of your shift.
Successful Candidates
As a member of the team, you will need a real passion for providing a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.
You will ideally have at least one years’ experience working in a residential care setting or experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge however this is not essential as full training will be provided.
You will also hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards the qualification.
In return for your dedication and hard work we offer:
· High-street and online discounts through Blue Light Card
· The training and development opportunities to support you in your role
· A stimulating work environment and
· A truly inclusive and supportive culture where you get to do your best every day
Due to the safer recruitment regulations, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with rigorous referencing and pre-employment checks.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
