Childrens Residential Support Worker

To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People.

• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.

• To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.

• To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.

• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.

• As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.

• To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.

• To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.

• Support young people in project and group work.

• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

Personal Development and Team Membership:

• To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures

• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.

• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.

• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.

• Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.

• To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.

• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.

Regulatory and Administrative:

• To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

• To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.

• Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.

• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.

• Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.

• Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.

• Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.