Senior residential support worker (Full-Time) (Children Home)

*We do not offer job sponsorships*

A resilient and committed Children's Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW) is needed to join the team at Oakley House Children's Home (OHCH). The home caters for three young people aged from 11-18.

What do we offer?

• Loyalty Bonus!
• Competitive pay
• Full Induction Programme
• Full Core Training Package as well as access to training courses for further development and support to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Management Supervision and guidance.
• Casual attire.
• Free meals.
• NEST Pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave
• More on request.

Shift Pattern:

• 40 hours per week (Full-time),
• You will be required to work weekends and holidays
• Overtime (When needed/Short-staffed)
• The shift pattern is:
• Day shift: 9am - 9pm
• Waking Night Shift - 9pm - 8am
• Shift Lead - 10am to 10:30am (next day) (Sleep in is from 11pm - 7am)

What we are looking for

Oakley House Children’s Home are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and want to make a difference.
• Have a passion for working with children and young people
• Has resilience, compassion, empathy.
• Can build trust and gain the confidence of the Children and Young people in our home.
• Has a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Has excellent communication skills
• The ability to de-escalate situations.
• Support the young people in trying to understand themselves.
• Is team focused and dependable.
• An understanding of relevant legalisation and regulations pertaining to The Children Act 1989, The Childrens Home (England) Regulation 2015 & The 9 Quality Standards for children homes.
• To comprehend OHCH policies and practises and to possess the courage to seek clarification when they are confused.

What do you need?

• A Full UK Drivers Licence
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children’s, or the equivalent.
• Previous Residential Support Worker Experience or experience within the care field.
• The willingness to undertake the NVQ Level 3.

Duties include:

• Support the young people in the household by encouraging education, fostering their independence, and taking care of their health and welfare.
• Uphold a secure atmosphere and environment for the young people
• Support challenging behaviour safely and sympathetically and by following OHCH policies.
• Deter difficult behaviour while maintaining safety, compassion, and adherence to OHCH principles.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the team, parents, social worker and other professionals that may be involved within the young people’s lives
• Build and develop good positive relationships with the young people
• Encourage and involve the young people in activities and new experiences to enrich their lives
• Follow and write care plans and risk assessments, do essential job tasks, attend team meetings and meetings with other professionals, and adhere to the home's policies and procedures as ordered by the registered manager or deputy manager.
• Undertaking everyday parenting responsibilities, such as domestic chores, cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, supporting homework etc.
• Support the young people in their personal development, gaining vital life skills for future independent living

We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,000.00-£34,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• working in a residential children home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Valid NVQ level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person