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To provide direct care to children by engaging them in stimulating and meaningful learning activities.
To encourage children to express their wishes and feelings and make their own choices as much as possible.
To support children to attend all their appointments, learn English whilst feeling happy and safe.
By doing this Residential Support Worker helps make sure children are cared for and ready to move to a more permanent home.
Have responsibility for the day-to-day care of the children living in the home, under the direction of the Children’s Home Manager in line with Directorate Policy and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards.
Keep up to date with National and Directorate policies and procedures, ensuring robust compliance in accordance with Ofsted regulations.
Promote equality for all individuals which recognises and encourages anti-discriminatory behavior, children’s rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity.
Attend daily handover meetings with the Children’s Home Managers to understand what tasks need to be completed, by who and when, during the shift.
Support the Children’s Home Managers in welcoming and orientating all children to the home.
Work with colleagues and other professionals to deliver a weekly program of education and activities so children have stimulating and meaningful learning and experiences.
Maintain records for every child on Liberi so they are clear, accurate and available for review by Social Workers and Managers.
Accompany children to/from all their appointments, which will involve transporting the children in a company vehicle. Book follow up appointments when accompanying children to initial appointments.
Attend and contribute to children’s Child in Care reviews.
Complete Incident Reports and submit these to the Children’s Home Managers whenever concerns are raised regarding the behaviours and safety of children, staff or a third party. January 2024
Engage children in stimulating and meaningful learning activities.
Assist in the general operational duties of the home which could include laundry, preparing meals and other tasks, as directed by the children’s Home Manager.
Attend regularly and participate fully in supervision, team meetings and the appraisal process.
