Residential Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with disability.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and building meaningful relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Providing a nurturing and stable environment for children who may have experienced instability and disruptions in their lives.
• Encouraging the development of social skills and positive relationships among the children in their care.
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as social workers and health care professionals, to provide the best possible care for young people.
• Ensuring that the residential care setting is clean, safe, and appropriate for young people's needs.
• Support children to reach their goals and develop new skills.
• Work within an Ofsted-Registered Good Children's Home with an established and experienced staff team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Recruitment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must show commitment to safeguarding service users and be supportive of equality and diversity within the organisation.

Benefits

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll receive 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This increases to 31 days after 5 years of service. If you join without a break, we match your holiday entitlement up to 31 days.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a nationwide career average pension scheme, is a valuable part of the pay and reward package.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all staff who wish to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.