Residential Support Worker

at  Action for Children

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER LEVEL 3

Salary: £23,151.50 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

ABOUT THE SERVICE

We are looking to recruit a residential support worker to join our team at Hestia House a 4 bedded residential service for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with disabilities and or complex or challenging support needs, based in Suffolk. The young people may stay at the home on a full-time basis, during which they will be encouraged to develop new skills to help them cope with the challenges that they encounter daily.
Our residential support workers offer a person centred approach, supporting our young people to make transitions into services that can maximise opportunities for their long-term future. We focus on making sure the children’s voices are always heard and pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and caring service. We work hard to ensure the children in our care are experiencing a safe and happy childhood in a friendly, warm and inclusive environment.
We are looking for someone who has a compassionate and positive attitude, is adaptable to changing situations and has excellent communication skills.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We’re looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).
• Experience and training in safeguarding.
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of developing tailored care plans
• The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.

GOOD TO KNOW

Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We’d love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you’d rather we didn’t.
Contact: Shannon Neander on shannon.neander@actionforchildren.org.uk

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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Our Level 3 Residential Support Worker guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk management, safeguards our young people’s wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they’ll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.
In return we’ll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We’ll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.
Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you’ll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.