Residential Support Worker at Action for Children

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

28100.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care planning, Risk management, Case management, Multi-agency coordination, Report writing, Emotional resilience, Person-centred care, Autism support, Behaviour management, Communication, Team leadership, Professional practice standards

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Role: Residential Support Worker Salary: £28,100.00 per annum (depending on skills, qualification and experience) Location: Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – Offering a 37 hour a week contract, you will be working every other weekend. Hours are 7.00am -2.30pm and 2.30pm -10pm Benefits: * 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave * Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities * Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages * Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. * Parking available. * Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. 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 688,000 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. A bit about the role We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic residential support workers to join our team supporting a young gentleman in his forever home. This role involves providing 4:1 wrap around support, ensuring his safety well-being and development. The young gentleman who is 19 years old, has transitioned from Ofsted to CQC. He has a very cheeky sense of humour and enjoys interacting with staff he has a passion for music with his tastes ranging from Afrobeats to Pulp. He enjoys being driven in his new car so a driving licence would be beneficial however not essential. The successful candidate will be confident and be able to build a strong report with him. You will support in all aspects of his daily life including his education which takes place in the home, social activities and personal care. Due to the location just outside of Aylesbury and the limited public transport options, especially on weekends and bank holidays, it is essential the applicants have their own transport. We're looking for someone who is engaging, patient and has a good sense of humour to match his own. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in our young person's life and have the skills and experience to meet his complex needs, we encourage you to apply. About the service Maybrook is in the picturesque village of Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, it is a beautifully renovated home designed to provide our young person his forever home. Our dedicated team offer person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of our young person. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to supporting him through a diverse range of needs, including autism and behaviours of concern. We believe in fostering an environment that promotes growth, understanding, and stability, enabling the young person to thrive in a safe and nurturing setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact in their life and be part of a compassionate team dedicated providing exceptional care.   How you'll help to create brighter futures Our Residential support workers provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk by: * 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. 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: * Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust. * Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families. * Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting. * Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role. * Possess a Level 3 Adult Care Diploma (or recognised equivalent). 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: Sarah Manderfield on 01923 361743 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk [recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk] quoting reference 13048 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. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-for-children/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ActionforChildren] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/actionforchildren] to get to know us better. Job Description [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:EAF1C66E6AAB4AEC84ECC8D8A48196A6&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:1C4B42CBF404E1D732B45E2934BFA235&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] AfC Commitment Statement [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:DE3442BDED111C3501F5DA7BBAB815B8&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] Action for Children - Driven by Love [https://actnforchildren-my.sharepoint.com/personal/sarah_manderfield_actionforchildren_org_uk/Documents/Action for Children’s story I Driven by love, we take action for children] Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:122051C72EF1BCDA7BAD4ACDC1FE01FD&fldBrowsingMode=contribution]

Responsibilities

The Residential Support Worker will provide 4:1 wrap-around support for a young person, managing daily care, education, and social activities. They are responsible for lead case management, risk assessment, and supervising staff in accordance with organizational policies.