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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive through their core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. As a Residential Childcare Worker you will join an organisation where the focus is on achieving the best outcomes for the children and families who we work with. The team strive to have purposeful relationships where all our interventions can truly bring about change and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Over the next few years, the Council is looking to build and expand on this quality service to open new quality homes. Their Children and Families work in a trauma informed way using our innovative multi-agency partnership model Our Way of Working'. You will also have access to a range of benefits including: Competitive salary Enhancements up to £4/5k Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave per annum rising to 31 days after five years continuous Local Government Service. Grow your own culture - We have a Career Progression structure comprising of three levels of progression programmes to support your professional development. Extensive training, induction and support will be offered to all candidates who want to join the council and regular appraisal process surrounding development needs. Working rewards we have a variety of schemes available to employees which include; additional Annual Leave, car and cycle purchase scheme, WorkFit Membership, home and electronics purchase scheme, in addition to discounts at a wide range of high street and on line retailers. Pension Scheme our Local Government Pension Scheme is a career average pension scheme with employee contributions of between 5.5% and 8.5% and employer contributions currently of 23.8%. The scheme includes ill health and death in service benefits (after two years membership). Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour, seven day a week lifestyle support for when you or your family members need a listening ear' from qualified advisor on a wide range of personal and work issues. Responsibilities: Maintain a warm, caring and stimulating environment in which service users can receive good physical, emotional, social and intellectual care. Act as a key worker to a number of service users, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify needs and co-ordinate/implement their individual care plans As a key worker you will contribute to the process of assessment, implementation, recording and reviewing of individual care plans to the standards identified in the service specification Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of Social Work reports for Court Reviews, Planning Meetings etc. Liaise with other professional staff and relevant external people, so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilised for the benefit of the individual Be aware of and comply with statutory requirements, group policies, equal opportunities and any other regulation and procedure. Identify problems and service deficiencies by the continuous review of service user needs and make recommendations for improvement so as to contribute to the achievement of the overall service objectives As a Residential Care Worker you do not necessarily need specific qualifications, although these are desirable. They will train and support you in this role. Ideally hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be working towards this qualification, or they will support you in this when in post. Receive high quality supervision, with your own personal development plan to support your career and learning aspirations. Have the opportunity to deliver quality services in partnership with stakeholders based upon a manageable workload within the team. A working environment where you be supported in adopting an evidence-based approach to practice. Please apply online or reach out to Don't hesitate to contact us to see what roles are available across the UK.
Job Title: Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Location: Duston, Northampton Salary: Starting from £31,595 (including additional payment for sleep in's) £32,656 for NVQ or QCF 3 or 4 qualified applicants Hours: Working 1 day on shift 8am-11pm (plus sleep in at service) with 2 days off to follow on a rolling pattern. (Approx 40 hours per week) About our client We are pleased to be working with a family-run business specialising in children's residential homes, with a focus on providing safe and supportive environments for young people aged between 8-18 years. With a values-based approach, the company's ethos revolves around creating a fun, casual, and safe atmosphere for both residents and staff. Currently operating 8 homes across the midlands, with all facilities are rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting the company's commitment to high standards of care. What's expected of me as Residential Support worker? We are pleased to be searching for compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our client's team at a children's residential home. As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide daily direct care and support to their young people, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where they can thrive. You will work as part of a dedicated, and caring team to ensure the homes are kept to a good standard, which will include cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding their welfare at all times. What are the key responsibilities as a Residential Support Worker? Direct Care: Provide practical and emotional support to young people living in the residential home, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores. Emotional Support: Build positive relationships with residents, offering empathy, understanding, and encouragement to help them develop confidence, resilience, and social skills. Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to support residents in managing their emotions and behaviours effectively. Safety and Security: Maintain a safe and secure environment within the residential home, conducting regular checks and monitoring activities to ensure the well-being and safety of residents. Daily Activities: Plan and facilitate recreational and educational activities for residents, encouraging their participation and engagement in positive and enriching experiences. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident interactions, activities, and progress, documenting any significant incidents or observations as required. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, external agencies, and professionals involved in the care and support of residents, participating in team meetings and case reviews as needed. Personal Development: Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in areas such as child development, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care. What are the minimum requirements as a Residential Support Worker? Good standard of written and spoken English, which is sufficient to write records and reports Basic arithmetic Experience of working with young people, aged approx. 12-17 with ACS, challenging behaviours, mental health and or emotional difficulties. Knowledge of the problems that children that children and young people can face. Knowledge of the effects on young people of abuse and oppression Ideally you will have worked within a care home environment How do I apply for this Residential Support Worker Vacancy? If you're interested in being considered for this position, please click the APPLY button. For more information, please contact Sian Webb on / Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.