Residential Support Worker jobs in Southend-on-Sea

· Experience or working in a children’s home or secure setting

Overview:

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. This role involves providing care and assistance in a boy’s residential home. Our boys are not perfect and can be challenging at times, but we aim to provide a welcoming, motivating and caring environment where we can help our young people thrive and learn in readiness for independent living.

Day to day duties:

This will include;

· providing an environment that is safe (whether this be in or out of the home) and sensitive to the needs of our young people, which will include cooking and cleaning

· making sure our home meets individual needs as well as the needs of the group

· working as a team to ensure that our young person’s stay complies with their care plan

· building relationships, listening to our young people so their needs are recognised and met where possible

· supporting our young people in stressful situations

· should our young people have cultural/religious needs, dietary requirements or medical conditions, ensuring that their needs are met

· keeping our young people aware of their rights and responsibilities enabling them to have their wishes and feelings heard

· being pro – active in researching/planning activities for our young people, tailored to their interests and hobbies

· ensuring education is promoted and supported and that each child’s attendance in education is maintained

· supporting our young person with learning to take responsibility for their own actions and dealing with the consequences that follow, within their understanding and according to age and ability

· develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools, and other professionals involved with the welfare of the young people

Requirements:

· Experience caring for young people

· Maintain accurate records as required

· Residential support experience

· Challenging behaviour and Dols support

· Safeguarding procedures

· Ofsted children’s home quality standards

· Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care - preferred

· Manual driving licence - preferred

What we offer:

· Paid DBS and reference checks

· Pension scheme

· NVQ in Children’s Residential Care

· First Aid and Restraint training

· Flexible shifts across a 7-day rota

· Sponsorship available for senior roles

Pay: £13.50-£15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Work Location: In person