Child Support Worker
17 days ago
Crook
Karoo Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker who is passionate about advocating for young people and helping them maximise their choices, rights, and decision-making. This role is well suited to someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a newly opened provision set in the Durham countryside. Who would be perfect for this role? Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is committed to enriching the life of a young person. Duties include • Taking on the role of a corporate parent, providing young people with care, guidance, and direction., • Building genuine and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced complex early lives, working within a trauma-informed model., • Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care., • Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) while developing trust and mutual respect with the young person., • Supporting young people with complex needs., • Taking immediate action whenever the welfare or safety of a young person is at risk., • Ensuring the wishes, thoughts, and feelings of young people are heard and advocated for., • Delivering high-quality support and guidance to help achieve the best possible outcomes., • Supporting the Residential Home Manager in exceeding expectations during Inspection and Regulation 44 visits by demonstrating positive outcomes., • Being flexible and participating in activities with young people, as well as attending all necessary appointments., • Managing complex behaviours to encourage engagement in positive and structured routines, including support during crisis intervention., • Providing care that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of children and young people., • Applying Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE) alongside Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to create an environment that supports development and promotes positive outcomes., • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role. Person Specification • QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it within the required timescales., • Ability to engage with young people who present challenging behaviours and have complex emotional needs., • Two years' experience in a children's residential setting is desirable., • Ability to work required shift patterns, including weekends, overnight shifts, late shifts, and bank holidays., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes. Job Type -Full-time Benefits • Casual dress, • Company pension, • On-site parking, • Referral programme This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company pension, • On-site parking, • Referral programme Application question(s): • Do you have full right to work status in the UK? Experience: • children's residential: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: • full UK Driving Licence (required)