Residential Support Worker

at  Action for Children

Salary: Up to £27,600 per annum pro rata (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contract/Hours: 1 Permanent, Full-time, working 37 hours a week, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis (Some weekend working, and sleep ins will be required with a sleep-in allowance £50)
Interviews: to be held on the17th & 18th June 2024

BENEFITS: 29 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE PLUS BANK HOLIDAYS, EXCELLENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, FLEXIBLE MATERNITY, ADOPTION AND PATERNITY PACKAGES, UP TO 7% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION PENSION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING ASSISTANCE, STAFF DISCOUNT PORTAL WITH YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS, BLUE LIGHT CARD ELIGIBILITY WITH 15,000 DISCOUNTS FROM NATIONAL RETAILERS.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you’ll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It’s the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children’s lives.
A bit about the role
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We will 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 will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU.

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will 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 at shannon.neander@actionforchildren.org.uk
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
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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• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children’s policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements
• Assessing, reviewing, planning, and providing a 24/7 care service in line with regulatory requirements