Residential Support Worker

at  Action for Children

Salary: £25,100 per annum
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time – 37 hours per week (12 hour shifts at 9am-9pm, £50 per sleep in; shifts 12pm – 12.30pm with sleep from 11pm – 7am, occasional weekend working)

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 rolePossess 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.

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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Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Job Descriptio

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Clifton Road is dedicated to assisting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People through outreach services in their homes and communities. We offer personalised one-on-one support to foster their independence throughout the asylum process. Our assistance encompasses a variety of activities, from culinary guidance and city navigation to help with legal matters, educational pursuits, and emotional wellbeing.
In addition, we cater to individuals aged 16 to 21 in a residential environment. As part of our residential team, you’ll contribute to creating more fulfilling lives for children, young people, and their families by implementing and delivering targeted interventions that align with our organisational standards and regulatory guidelines. The Clifton Road care service is committed to supporting young adults aged 16 to 21 who have experienced care, such as in local authority children’s homes, foster care, or secure residential facilities. We offer a supportive residential setting, providing a spectrum of services tailored to meet each individual’s needs. This is done in collaboration with various agencies to enhance the life prospects of these young people and aid them in achieving autonomous living.
As an Outreach Residential Support Worker, the primary focus of your role will be to deliver extensive outreach support to our unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

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