Job Title – Residential Support Worker

Location – Wolverhampton

Work Pattern – Full time

Reports to: Deputy & Registered Manager

*We provide a salary of between £30,000 - £32,090 D.O.E per year and this includes a sleep-in allowance. You will be required to work approx. 11 shifts and 11 sleep ins. *

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_*Our newly refurbished children’s home in Wolverhampton is opening in the upcoming weeks.*_ _*Once we have received back your application form, we will be having open days with light refreshments and interviews lined up for you to attend.*_

*Job Purpose:*

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Support workers to work at our home.

The ideal candidate will play a vital role in assisting individuals with varying needs, ensuring they receive the care and support necessary to enhance their quality of life. This position requires strong communication skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to work collaboratively with both clients and team members. To promote the welfare, safety, personal development and well-being of young people being cared for.

· To ensure that the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the young people are met where at all possible.

· To participate in the day-to-day operation of the service provided in accordance with the organisational guidelines and objectives.

· To create within the home, a normal domestic and nurturing environment for the young people in the home.

*Duties of the role as follows and not limited to: *

* Be able to support young people to attend education daily, follow Educational Health care plans. * Complete and manage paperwork which includes good report writing skills to record daily documentation. * Follow care plans to ensure the young persons need are being met. * Support the young people to attend medical appointments, doctors, dentist, opticians, CAMHS. * Be a role model. * Assist, plan and engage in activities and hobbies with the young person. * Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people. * Help build positive relationships. * Be able to liaise with all other professionals such as police, social worker, Ofsted. * Interact and engage in visual and over the phone contact for the young people with families. * Excellent communication skills * Professionalism * Non judgemental * To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young people encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others. * To assist with the day-to-day administration of the home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings. * To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity practices in line with Company policy. * Record and administer medication. * Ideally you would have experience working with Children and young people with learning disabilities and emotional behavioural difficulties.

*QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:*

1. Genuine passion for working with children and young people

2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

3. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively

4. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays

5. UK Driving Licence

6. Right to work in the United Kingdom

7. QCF Level 3/4: Children and Young people’s Workforce (Or prepared to complete within 2 years of entering the field)

8. Over 21 Years age in-line with Ofsted regulation

*BENEFITS AND REWARDS*

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities (level 3/5 qualifications paid for by the company)

· Supportive and inclusive work environment

· The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

· DBS will be paid for by the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,090.00 per year

Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking

Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSW/1