Residential Support Worker (11929)

Residential Support Worker

Salary:  £23,151.50 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location:  Ipswich, Suffolk

Contract/Hours:  Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Benefits:  

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays 
• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave. 
• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities. 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 
• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover. 
• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands. 
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

 

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help 

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. 

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. 

 

Why Action for Children? 

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

 

A bit about the role 

Our  Residential Support Worker guides a dedicated team through shifts with expertise and empathy. Their proactive approach to risk management, safeguards our young people's wellbeing allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.

In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.

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We'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role.

 

Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications, you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.

 

About the service

We are looking to recruit a residential support worker to join our team at Hestia House a 4 bedded residential service for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with disabilities and or complex or challenging support needs, based in Suffolk.  The young people may stay at the home on a full-time basis, during which they will be encouraged to develop new skills to help them cope with the challenges that they encounter daily. 

Our residential support workers offer a person centred approach, supporting our young people to make transitions into services that can maximise opportunities for their long-term future. We focus on making sure the children's voices are always heard and pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and caring service. We work hard to ensure the children in our care are experiencing a safe and happy childhood in a friendly, warm and inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who has a compassionate and positive attitude, is adaptable to changing situations and has excellent communication skills.

 

 

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

 

• 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.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements

 

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: 

• Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).
• Experience and training in safeguarding.
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of developing tailored care plans
• The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.

 

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. 

Talent Pool 

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. 

Contact: Shannon Neander on shannon.neander@actionforchildren.org.uk 

 

Diversity, equality and inclusion 

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. 

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. 

 

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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