Hays Social Care are recruiting Residential Support Workers across Leicestershire
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Hays Social Care are currently recruiting for Residential Support Workers on behalf of a multi-faceted community organisation providing a range of community services to the people of Leicester and Leicestershire.
In 2018 our client made the decision based on its experience of working with LAC and young people leaving care that there was a growing need to extend its services into the residential care sector for children and young people aged 7-18 through the setting up of its first children's home.
The home provides medium to long-term placements for up to 3 children / young people at any one time.
The post of Residential Support Worker involves working as part of a team towards supporting each child living within the home to feel safe, build on their strengths and encourage them to meet their potential. We expect the post-holder to have professional curiosity about the behaviours a child may exhibit and be prepared to have empathy and compassion during challenging incidents and be able to apply firm consistent boundaries.
The team will be supported to operate using the principles of therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed approaches. The Home is situated near to Leicester City Centre and is easily accessible by public transport.
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Description of main duties and responsibilities
Actively ensure the protection and safeguarding the wellbeing of all children & young people in our care: Follow procedures for reporting concerns related to all aspects of safeguarding including, CSE, bullying, online safety, self-harm, missing protocols. Act as a positive role model defining structures and boundaries of behaviour so the children understand appropriate and healthy behaviours. Protect each child / young person from the risks to their health, welfare and normal development both inside and outside the home. To positively contribute towards outstanding service delivery helping children & young people to fulfil their potential, promotes their welfare and delivers positive outcomes in accordance with the Children's Home Regulations 2015. This will include:
Be equally responsible for ensuring you develop & maintain the experience, qualifications, and skills to meet the needs of each child within the home & continuity of care, including keeping up to date with relevant legislation and good practice. Be available for work as per staff rotas to ensure there are sufficient staff to provide care for each child including proper handovers between shifts. Positively contribute to a team culture of high aspiration for children demonstrated through the care, resources and opportunities available to the children within the home. Actively participate in formal supervisions, appraisals, training and professional assessments to ensure you remain fit to carry out your role. Contribute and promote effective service delivery that helps children & young people to fulfil their potential, promotes their welfare and delivers positive outcomes, this will include:
Develop and sustain professional, positive and constructive relationship with each child, offering appropriate support to children facing particular crises and stresses through key-work, support reviews and care planning meetings. Build mutual trust and respect with the children & young people in order that they will develop healthy responses to information and advice and be able to make informed choices. Create and produce activities to occupy time and develop life skills, resilience and self-esteem on an informal basis. Be accountable for the development, monitoring and implementing the care plan of each child you are assigned to, as well as contributing to the progress of all care plans whilst on shift. Consult children / young people about their quality of care, wishes and feelings at every opportunity. Attending to practical matters in relation to health, diet and nutrition and mealtimes e.g. shopping, preparation, cooking and serving of meals, and clearing up. Attending and transporting the children/young people to various meetings including contact meetings, medical appointments etc. Positively participate in promoting a culture of support and social learning for each child which will involve delivering direct work with each child including life-story work. Ensure that the children's specific needs are met, such as dietary requirements, religious observance and culturally significant activities. What you'll need to succeed Minimum Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent or a commitment to achieving within 2 years of employment. Minimum of 1 years' experience within the last 5 years working in a residential home for young people, or, working in a supportive role with children/young people Proof of right to work in the UK Full driver's license and access to a vehicle (desirable) What you'll get in return Free access to a CPD accredited training programme 6.6 Weeks including Bank Holidays Annual Leave Entitlement Enrolment onto the companies pension scheme Free Enhanced DBS Other Hays Benefits + Discounts What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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