Residential Support Worker London, England
Job description
Job description
A number of opportunities have now opened up at a Residential Care home for children in the East London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
We are looking for experienced Residential Support Workers with Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or its equivalent, however if you do not have the relevant qualifications but have experience of working with children in care or those suffering from emotional and behavioural difficulties and are willing to undertake the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare we will consider your application and fund your course. Apprenticeships are also available for interested candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Main Duties:
- Direct work with young people, key working and generally taking an active part in providing support on a shift work basis.
- Working in partnership with young people, their social worker and carers and other relevant agencies. To co-ordinate, monitor and review Care Plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the transition to adulthood and greater independence.
- Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people’s requests and behaviour whilst on shift.
- Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home.
- To ensure that young people carry as much responsibility for their own lives as they can reasonably and demonstrably be expected to carry, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility
Household Responsibilities:
- To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the House.
- To care for the fabric, equipment and overall environment
- To be accountable for moneys allocated for specific purposes
- Reporting repairs and ensuring that necessary actions are taken
Personal:
- To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with a personal development plan.
- To make use of regular professional supervision
- To report to a line manager, or other appropriate person, malpractice or evidence which may suggest it
Additional Duties:
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
- To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as required.
This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of the post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from time to time.
This job description is subject to regular review
Qualifications & Experience
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or its equivalent (essential)
At least 1 years experience in a health and social care setting
Experience of working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: One location
