Residential Support Worker
at Action for Children
Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom -
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Immediate | 29 Jan, 2025 | GBP 24800 Annual | 29 Oct, 2024 | N/A | Talent Pool,Youtube,It,X,Children,Facebook,Linkedin | No | No |
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Description:
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:
- 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
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.
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Contact: Laura McCarthy at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10315
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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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Job Description
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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Residential Support Worker (nights) is a great opportunity for those experienced working in a care setting and looking to implement those skills with an aim to progress to the next stage of their career with our help. You’ll manage risk in a way which empowers young people and builds resilience, whilst at the same time ensuring their safety. You’ll demonstrate a high standard of person-centred practice, have good social care values and be a strong role model to our children and young people.
In return we’ll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We offer an in-depth induction process and training.
Alongside this, we’ll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry.
Regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team.
Once you’ve gained the relevant experience and qualifications you’ll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.
Some key responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker (nights) roles are;
- 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.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of our young people when they are away from home during the night.
- Assist in all aspects of their nightly routines and support their health and happiness.
- Support and collaborate with keyworkers to maintain an up-to-date plan for young people
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
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Hamilton, United Kingdom