Residential Support Worker

at  Action for Children

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Salary: £24,200 dependant on experience and qualifications.
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Contract/Hours: Permanent Part- time 30hrs per week

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 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

GOOD TO KNOW

Application Process
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
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Contact: For any further questions, please contact Erika Brinkman on 01923 361723 or erika.brinkman@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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• 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.
• Being resilient in supporting the young people through challenging situations