Children Residential Support Worker

I am now supporting Leeds city council in their recruitment of residential support workers for their children's homes.

There is an opportunity for temporary and perm roles.

Temp is £12.93 an hour (same job spec as perm)

For perm role details

£29817 - £32419

Supporting children with disabilities, EDB, looked after children and care leavers and young people placed in Leeds city council care homes. 

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We are dedicated to providing life-changing support to vulnerable children and young people. As a residential practitioner based in one of our children's homes, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on their lives, guiding them towards adulthood and independence. We believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment where young individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. While the work can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding.

As a Residential Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

Creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment within the children's home.

Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.

Nurturing the personal development, education, and wider learning of each child.

About You:

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and adaptable candidates who possess the personal qualities necessary to connect with and inspire vulnerable children and young people. To be successful in this role, you must have:

Excellent communication and listening skills.

Patience, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, and nights.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or a commitment to achieving the qualification.

6 months experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues. This can be also be employment, volunteering, student placements, or personal life.

Contribute to the provision of a safe and stimulating environment in which young people can develop and mature.

For those young people with disabilities and complex needs, provide appropriate levels of personal care, including bathing, toileting, and dressing, changing and feeding.

Plan and organise activities on a daily basis as well as for special celebrations and festivals.

Manage behaviour in an assertive and positive manner. And as a last resort, be able to safely restrain a young person following appropriate training.

Support young people to gain the maximum benefit from education.

Be responsible for preparing, reviewing and amending care plans, risk assessments and maintenance of files and other administrative tasks.

Provide good communication, written and oral.

Adhere to policies, procedures and team decisions.

To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Annual Leave:

24 days plus 5 days pa for 5 years local government service pro rata plus statutory holidays

Hours:

37 hours per week The hours of work are flexible and determined by the needs of the service and are on a shift basis which includes early morning and late night shifts, regular weekend shifts and bank holidays. The requirement to sleep overnight at the home is required on a rota basis.

Flexible working: The councils Flexible Working Options include a wide variety of working patterns.