Residential Support Worker HRIN47517

Residential Support Worker HRIN47517

£15,853 (Plus sleeps £56.70)

Stockport

Our client is recruiting for two of their short breaks services in Cheadle and Romiley. The respite services cater for children and young people who have Autistic spectrum conditions, physical disabilities, complex health needs and learning disabilities. They provide a secure, well-equipped outdoor play areas, sensory/low stimulus rooms, very pleasant communal living and areas where young people are encouraged to develop their life skills. They offer a ‘home from home’ experience.

Their accredited shared care provision for young people with autism and associated behaviours in North West England children and young people can spend over 75 nights per year in placement and the remaining time with parents/carers in their family home.  Applications are therefore welcomed from experienced Residential Children's Care Workers with proven ability to support young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Challenging Behaviour. You will work as part of an enthusiastic team of RSCW’s providing a safe, caring and accepting environment with direction and support to their children and young people.

Essential Job Requirements

• Ability to work alongside staff teams to provide a high level of care.
• Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care.
• Ensure record keeping and administrative duties are met including care plans and all relevant paperwork is updated.
• Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends (care is 24/7).
• Proactiveness to undertake all additional duties including cleaning, laundry, preparing for the next day.

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge of current legislation.
• Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person’s Workforce, Social Work Degree or equivalent, or the willingness to work towards.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.

Benefits

Our client is a company committed to its employees. As a company in addition to a competitive salary they offer many additional benefits to their employees:

• Pension Auto-enrolment
• Death in Service Scheme
• Recognized Training and Qualifications
• Childcare vouchers, aiming to assist employees with families.

The successful applicant for the Residential Children’s Worker role will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and development and must be capable of adapting their work practice to the ethos of the home. Their services are 24/7, therefore, they need their staff to be flexible Monday to Sunday.

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all their staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our client is committed to equality and diversity, but is under represented in the work force by men, men and women from ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Our client therefore welcomes applicants regardless of their racial, ethnic or national origin, religion or beliefs, disability, sexuality, age or responsibilities for dependents.

You must hold a full UK Driving License for this role. 

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.