Residential Support Worker

The Residential Suppor Worker is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of our children are met consistently to a high standard. The RSW will comply fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with clients policies, procedures and practices. Under the direction of the management team the RSW will deliver therapeutic caregiving.

The RSW will work on a shift pattern including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties and subject to risk assessment - lone working.

Duties & Responsibilities - Care for Children
? Demonstrably improve the lives of children and young people in our care.
? Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions with children and young people.
? Establish caring, secure relationships with children that allow them to feel safe, develop trust in adults and confidence in themselves.
? Work closely with children and young people both individually and when required, as a group, to ascertain their wishes and feelings about all aspects of their welfare; record and act upon this in their interest.
? Work closely with children and young people both individually and when required, as a group, to fulfil all the tasks outlined in their care plans in line with agreed timescales.
? Ensure the timely completion of all records, assessments and reports in line with policies procedures, and practices.
? Engage children and young people in the role of key worker as assigned by the Deputy and Registered Manager.
? Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
? Meet consistently the health needs of children and young people by ensuring that they are registered with the appropriate health (physical and mental health) services and GP. Ensure that the children are supported and enabled to access health services in line with their needs and plans.
? Meet consistently children and young people’s education and training needs ensuring that their needs are assessed and reviewed in a timely way and children are within provisions that best meet their needs.
? Engage children and young people in a range of developmentally appropriate activities in which they can build competence, confidence in themselves and trust in
adults.
? Model and promote respect for the caregiving environment, taking a lead in the practical tasks required to look after a home, e.g., cooking, cleaning, gardening etc.
? Ensure that all children and young people have access to advocacy and children’s rights services.
? Attend all meetings as required to support children and young people and/or advocate for them to ensure that their voice is heard and best outcomes achieved.
? Ensure the physical security of the home

Essential Requirements

• Must be willing to achieve or hold the NVQ Level 4 Diploma for Residential Care or an equivalent
• Worked in a childcare setting for at least 1 year
• Knowledge in safeguarding children procedures, understand the impact of trauma on child development
• Have the skills to handle conflict effectively, manage stress in self and others, have great communication
• Able to work require shift pattern including sleeping-in