At KayDee Homes, we are passionate about what we do. We strive for excellence in the care we provide, ensuring our children and young people are ready for the next stages of life.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing assistance and support to individuals, particularly children, in their daily activities. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to implement care plans tailored to each individual's needs. A valid driving licence is preferred, as transportation may be required for certain duties.
We have our team of Support Workers, Senior Support Workers and Managers who provide first-rate and meaningful care to each child giving them the support and guidance they deserve.
We specialise in child criminal and sexual exploitation and cognitive behavioural therapy.
The Right Candidate
We have an exciting opportunity in our brand-new need led facility due to open in summer available for caring, supportive, and driven people to join our team. Could this be you?
KayDee Homes is looking for support workers who will provide high standard care to children and young people within our care home. We endeavour to create a homely nurturing environment that exceeds the needs of the children and young people - enabling them to express their unique personalities, feel safe and enrich their lives. Our behaviour management techniques and plans are based on therapeutic approaches, CPI and PACE model of care
Key Accountabilities:
- To provide high quality, person-centred care recognising the potential of each Young Person and to promote and achieve their potential including working as part of a team.
- To meet the individual care and support needs of Young People using the service in a way that promotes, dignity, privacy, safety and independence.
- To ensure the effective use of resources in providing this care and support.
- Managing the complex behaviours of the children and young people to encourage them to engage in a positive and structured routine, including supporting in crisis intervention.
- Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of our children and young people
- Ensuring the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of the young people in our care.
- Engendering a positive health and safety culture to meet and maintain company and external accreditation standards.
Experience
- You will, ideally, have already achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or be excited and driven by the prospect of gaining a recognised qualification with full financial and practical support from us
- You will, ideally, have experience in understanding how to use cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, to help change negative thinking, patterns, and behaviours, applying positive solution focussed intervention. Or be willing and driven to obtaining the relevant qualification in this area, with full financial and practical support from us
- You will ideally, have experience in understanding and reducing risks of child crime and sexual exploitation and using our jigsaw and all about me toolkits, to further aid safeguarding. However, we have a specialist CSE/CCE coordinator, who will also provide full training, access to resources and support you to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge in this particular area
What we are looking for:
- You will hold a current driving license (preferred but not essential).
- You will consider yourself to be a resilient and reliable individual who is able to remain calm in situations that may be challenging.
- Our children and young people are cared for on a 24-hour basis and you will be required to work some sleep-ins in order to support this.
- Shift pattern is: 10am-10am (24 hours)
- Sleep shift is: 11pm-7am (sleep rate of £60)
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Implement and monitor care plans, adapting as necessary to meet changing needs.
- Provide childcare support, engaging with children in a positive and nurturing manner.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the individual’s condition.
- Drive individuals to appointments or activities as needed, ensuring a safe and pleasant journey.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
- Familiarity with IT systems for record keeping and communication purposes is advantageous.
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of two stages to ensure we select the right people for our team.
Stage 1: A competency-based interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, where you will be asked a range of questions relating to your experience, values and approach to supporting children and young people.
Stage 2: Candidates who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to complete a practical assessment, either at our Head Office or via Microsoft Teams where appropriate. This stage is designed to assess your practical skills, professional judgement, written communication, recording standards and ability to respond effectively to realistic workplace situations.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Residential Support Worker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you on the online DBS subscription service?
- Can you commit to working 24 hour shifts? (10am-10am) [Sleep Shift 11pm-7am]
- Have you completed Restraint Training within the last 12 months? If so, which one? CPI, Team Teach etc
- Are you able to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people?
- Do you have a good understanding of professional boundaries?
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
- working in a Residential Childrens Home: 2 years (required)
- working with children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
