residential support worker
Responsibility
- be a positive role model to young persons and children
- providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for the children in our care
- building positive relationships with the children and their families
Show more +18 - encouraging and promoting the individuality and independence of the children
- develop and maintain professional relationships with everyone involved with the individuals in our care
- planning and implementing activities that are age-appropriate and promote personal growth
- to make sure children and young persons are aware of their rights
- maintaining accurate records and completing relevant paperwork
- to provide ongoing support as required
- we are Hiring
- we are a residential home located in the heart of Barry, south Wales, and we are looking for a compassionate and experienced residential support worker to become part of our Bank Staff / Casual Worker team
- to keep up to date and comply with government guidance and legislation
- our home uses a therapeutic model of care, and experience in this area would be a definite advantage. You will be working closely with children, ensuring that they receive the best care and support possible
- put young persons and children at the centre of all care provided. This includes involving them in all the decisions and choices about them
- attend to young person's and children's needs. This includes physical, emotional, and social needs to promote their development. It also includes specific needs such as dietary, language or religious activities
- to report any concerns or suspicions of bad practice or any other issues immediately
- always observe confidentiality in relation to the home and its residents, recognizing the vulnerability of the residents
- looking for a rewarding job that helps make a positive difference in the lives of children? Do you have experience working in children's Residential homes and a passion for helping others? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you
- to engage and participate in regular staff supervision, appraisals, and training as required. To take an active role in your continuous professional development
- to take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with line managers in complying with statutory health and safety duties
- to be enthusiastic about supporting your team members and helping create a great working, home-from-home environment in which Children and young people as well as staff, reach a fuller potential in life
Requirements
- hold the Right to Work in the UK
- possess an enhanced DBS certificate registered with an online update service or be willing to process a new application
- excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Show more +12 - provide two employment references and one personal reference
- ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
- education Level and/or relevant experience
- at least 1 year experience of working in a children's residential home
- A passion for helping others and a willingness to go above and beyond to make a positive difference
- experience is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided
- ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- be willing to participate in further training where required
- all mandatory courses can be provided free by Ty Caredig ltd
- residential Childcare: 1 year
- QCF Level 2 in Children and Young People Residential Care is desirable or be willing to work towards Level 2, for which you will be provided training
- physically fit and active, able to use team teach de-escalation and intervention techniques
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