Agency Children Support Worker

Location / Salary

Bridgend
Salary: £25822 pa

Contact Details

01656 330951
info@royaleducare.co.uk

Dates

Added: 18-Apr-2024
Expires: 10-May-2024

Job Description

About the role Your mission should you accept it is to help vulnerable Children achieve their potential? As a Senior Children Residential Support worker, you will be supporting children with a variety of complex needs. These include, learning disabilities, mental health, and challenging behaviour. However, we will only pair you with suitably matched providers based on your experience and desired opportunities. What vulnerable people need from you · Assist with daily routines. · Attending doctors' appointments, collection of medication and guidance throughout. · Taking a vulnerable person food shopping, clothes shopping, attending events or local community groups. · Helping with preparation of meals and assisting around the home with washing, cleaning and / or ironing. · Providing companionship. Being a friend and somebody that a vulnerable person can rely on. Main Duties and Responsibilities To be aware of the Company’s Statement of Purpose and Function and the Senior Residential Support Worker’s role in implementing them. To be aware of company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard. To participate in the care and education programmes applicable to each individual young person. To contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of each individual Placement Plan. To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy. Version: 2.0 Page 2 of 5 QSF-02-02 The Social Work Company Group To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young persons encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others. To provide young people with information and advice where appropriate or to help them to seek advice from appropriate sources To play an active part and promote the participation of young people, in the decision making process of the residential home. To be aware, familiar with and observe the company guidelines on Health and Safety, Fire Safety procedures and Food Hygiene. To assist with the process of developing effective partnerships with parents and families. To assist with the day-to-day administration of the residential home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings. To assist in the maintenance, good housekeeping and upkeep of the residential home. To support and maintain effective working relationships with all other staff and to promote good relationships with local residents and the general community. To promote and uphold the good reputation of the company in all contact with external agencies and individuals. To contribute to the development of individuals and the team through active participation in effective supervision, team meetings, training sessions etc. To support the Registered Manager with supervising staff and being the first port of call in the Registered Managers absence. To fully participate in the rota system and to be available for “sleeping in” duties as well as waking night duties as required. To undertake such duties as may be required by Registered Managers, Responsible Individual or Directors from time to time. Special Conditions Weekend, Evening, Waking nights and Bank Holiday working is required on a rota basis This position is subject to a 6 month probation period The holder of this position may be required to work in any home of the organisation although this may not alter the basis of remuneration. The holder of this position is expected to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines The rota pattern may change at short notice. The holder of this position may be required to perform Physical Intervention in accordance with our written policy. The holder of this position must possess a full clean driving licence which they have held for over two years. Our car insurance also stipulates that drivers must not have had any accidents in the last five years. A satisfactory ongoing Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau reference is required. The holder of this position must hold the QCF level 3 in Children & Young People (Wales). The holder of this position must be registered with Social Care Wales (Care Council of Wales). Show me the benefits... · Always Prepared - Receive comprehensive training before beginning your new role. · Quick Start - Our efficient FastTrack process means you can get to work as soon the relevant checks clear. · Career Progression – Professional development program with regular opportunities to upskill and grow. Before your first day on the job... · Undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS (criminal checks) & satisfactory references. · Driving license and access to a vehicle (desirable, but not essential). Things to look up on us... · Company Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/764653677617183 - where we share all the exciting news on a regular basis. · Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trust Pilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/royaleducare.co.uk · Multi Award Winning ‘Best Start Up Business 2018’, ‘Family Business 2019’, ‘Business Service Excellence 2021’, ‘Visionary Leadership 2021’. · Social Media Pages -Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RoyalEducare17 & LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-educare/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true

Responsibilities

  • Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • To be aware of the Company’s Statement of Purpose and Function and the Senior Residential Support Worker’s role in implementing them.
  • To be aware of company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard.
  • To participate in the care and education programmes applicable to each individual young person.
  • To contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of each individual Placement Plan.
  • To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy. Version: 2.0 Page 2 of 5 QSF-02-02 The Social Work Company Group
  • To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young persons encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.
  • To provide young people with information and advice where appropriate or to help them to seek advice from appropriate sources
  • To play an active part and promote the participation of young people, in the decision making process of the residential home.
  • To be aware, familiar with and observe the company guidelines on Health and Safety, Fire Safety procedures and Food Hygiene.
  • To assist with the process of developing effective partnerships with parents and families.
  • To assist with the day-to-day administration of the residential home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings.
  • To assist in the maintenance, good housekeeping and upkeep of the residential home.
  • To support and maintain effective working relationships with all other staff and to promote good relationships with local residents and the general community.
  • To promote and uphold the good reputation of the company in all contact with external agencies and individuals.
  • To contribute to the development of individuals and the team through active participation in effective supervision, team meetings, training sessions etc.
  • To support the Registered Manager with supervising staff and being the first port of call in the Registered Managers absence.
  • To fully participate in the rota system and to be available for “sleeping in” duties as well as waking night duties as required.
  • To undertake such duties as may be required by Registered Managers, Responsible Individual or Directors from time to time.

Requirements

  • QCF Level 3 in Childrens Support
  • Drivers licence and access to a car
  • At least 1 year experience in Children's Support