Residential Children's Home Support Workers London, England
Job description
Who We Are:
Sankofa Care is a small but dynamic Social Care Provider with over 13 years’ experience responding to the need in our society within the Children’s Services sector, as we have moved through the decade. It is a family-owned agency applying unique therapeutic approaches dedicated to making a real difference in children’s and young people's lives.
Sankofa Care champions the needs of children and young people, putting the care, well-being, and education of children first. As well as the opportunity for recovery and growth, we offer formal and social education to those who have endured adverse experiences and disrupted lives. We, therefore, exist to ensure that we improve the lives of the children and young people we work with, and in turn have a positive effect on their wider relationships. We also have the independence and flexibility to tailor innovative solutions to the needs of children and their families, whilst maintaining our strong bond and deep commitment to our wider community.
As a Children’s Service, with an Independent School and a Children’s Home, our work is person-centred, led and informed.
We are currently looking to recruit a number of full-time Day and Waking Night Support Workers for our two sites in South Norwood. Your role will be to support the children and young people in their day-to-day living and welfare. This is a challenging but also hugely rewarding role. The ideal candidate MUST have at least 1-year relevant experience with supporting children and young people and completed (or at least be in the process of completing) Level 3 Residential Child Care or equivalent qualification.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person placed within the home
- Assist in the smooth running of the home, promoting a safe and caring environment
- Work within the relevant legislation and effectively implement this within the home
- Work to ensure that the young person’s care plan is met
- Be a role model - help and guide the children and young people placed
- Professional conduct of the highest standards
- Report writing, logging notes and key working records
- Prepare individual risk assessments and plan key working sessions
Requirements:
- Have a proven track record of working with children and young people, preferably within a children’s residential setting
- Be willing to develop your skills further within the residential care arena
- Undertake mandatory and statutory training (including online training)
- Have excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills
- Level 3 Residential Child Care or equivalent qualification should be completed or in progress.
- Availability/Flexibility for early and late shifts as well as night cover
- Compliance – DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out
Benefits to you:
- Competitive salary depending on experience and specialist qualifications
- 28 days annual leave
- Birthday off with pay
- Company pension
- Flexible shift patterns
- Comprehensive training package including online training
- Regular team meetings and practitioner meetings
- Regular Supervision with senior staff members
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50-£14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a DBS on the update service?
- Do you have Level 3 Residential Child Care or equivalent qualification (or pursuing)?
- If successful, are you willing to complete the Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare as required for the role within 2 years of your start date?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
