Children Residential Support Worker

• Annual Salary: £26,668.20 - £29,182.92 per annum, depending upon qualification and experience.
• Location: West London
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within residential services. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that promotes the well-being and development of young people in line with National Standards and Codes of Practice.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work in a positive, respectful, and empowering manner with all young people to foster good relationships and encourage achievement.
• Understand and implement the National Care Standards to ensure that outcomes for all young people are recorded and monitored.
• Provide therapeutic care proactively to all young people.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining high professional standards at all times.
• Maintain the routine physical care, hygiene, and appropriate routines, limits, and boundaries for the young people.
• Promote and advocate for children's rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Engage in de-escalation techniques and physical intervention as required.
• Support and transport young people to activities, family contacts, and other appointments.
• Act as a key worker for specific young people, supporting the implementation of their individual care plans.
• Participate in child care reviews and contribute to the assessment and care planning process.
• Maintain high standards of safe working practices and actively participate in social, recreational, and educational activities with the young people.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in residential childcare or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the National Care Standards and child protection regulations.
• Ability to act as a role model and advocate for young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as required and participate in a shift system, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Christmas Bonus
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The role requires at least one sleep-in shift per week (£50.00 allowance, one per week is an additional £2600 per year)

How to apply:

To apply for this Residential Childcare Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.