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A supportive care organization in Basingstoke is seeking Support Workers to assist vulnerable individuals in daily tasks and enrich their lives.Key responsibilities include providing support during daily activities, maintaining accurate paperwork, and collaborating with team members.The ideal candid

Residential Support Worker Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Part-Time, permanent Starting Salary: Base salary: of £20,950.80 pro rata (£27,929.36 FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to £22,630.80 with sleep in shifts Salary after probation: Base salary of £21,824.40 pro rata (£29,088.80 FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to £23,504.40 with sleep in shifts Specific Hours: 30 hours per week - shift pattern About Us: Apple Orchard operates five residential homes across Surrey and West Sussex, set in peaceful rural surroundings. We provide nurturing, therapeutic homes for boys aged 12-18, many of whom have experienced significant trauma or disruption in their early lives. You'll help young people heal, grow, and reach their potential. You'll be part of a team that celebrates small wins, values individual contributions, and provides a safe, caring environment for everyone - including staff. We're looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of Residential Childcare Support Workers. Whether you're experienced or new to the role, if you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in the daily life of the young people we care for. You'll: Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment Plan and lead engaging activities to promote development and confidence Build trusting, stable relationships with young people, guiding them toward independence Keep clear and accurate records of behaviour, progress, and achievements Collaborate with local authorities and external professionals to ensure excellent standards of care Work as part of a committed, energetic team - supporting each other and contributing to a positive home culture What We're Looking For: Essential: A passion for making a positive impact on young lives Experience working with teenagers or challenging behaviours (preferred) Flexibility to work varied shifts (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins) A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to rural locations) Desirable: Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Ability to manage behaviour with calmness and empathy Strong communication skills - both written and verbal A team player with a good sense of humour and emotional resilience Ability to follow procedures, write reports, and contribute to care plans What We Offer: Competitive salary and sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week) Every other weekend off Fully funded qualifications and professional development Clear promotion pathways and career progression Company pension Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Residential Childcare Support Worker We currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed. Salary : £12.55 per hour Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Casual Specific Hours: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Apple Orchard has five homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 12-18 years. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation. We aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past. We support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals. This includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time. Central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard. This includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments. Duties and responsibilities: To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home. Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home. To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives. To produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities. To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate. To be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled. To keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. To ensure that entries in records are legible, clearly expressed, non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion and third-party information Essential skills: The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood. You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual Must be able to work as part of a team To follow delegated tasks and handovers. Be able to maintain policies and procedures Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Have the ability to engage and listen Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Salary: £27,518.40 per annum with potential to earn extra with overtime hours. Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Full Time, permanent Specific Hours : Approx 40 hours per week. 10pm - 9am working five days on and five off. Apple Orchard is committed to providing outstanding outcomes for the young people and encouraging them to achieve to their highest potential. We provide a safe environment for them to build positive relationships and empower them to face issues from their past and look towards the future. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing and experienced Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our friendly and professional staff team. Experienced candidates must possess a minimum of 12 months relevant experience and ideally possess Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Responsibilities: To work 55 hours per week which will be a rota of 5 nights on and 5 nights off. In times of illness or crisis you may be asked to cover more shifts. To promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989 (HMSO 011 321 4308). To attend staff meetings / supervision for 1 hours on a weekly basis when you have not been on waking-night duty the previous night. To participate in training as required. You may have to attend the young people's holiday, which is usually for one week in the summer. To arrive in plenty of time to begin shift, read the handover book and to receive information in handover from the staff team regarding the evening's events and the individual young people. To gain an understanding of the young people and their feelings, which will help you to assess, identify and evaluate their ongoing needs and develop strategies to meet these needs. To present and promote a consistent approach to settling the young people at bedtimes. To encourage hygiene i.e. brushing teeth every morning and last thing at night, and proper showering / bathing routines in the morning. To record any disturbance throughout the night and hand this over to the sleeping-in staff or the senior on shift. To fill in the Daily Register and Fridge/Freezer record books To be vigilant in monitoring the young people throughout the night. To record all young people's movements in the diary/night log. To carry out a live fire alarm test once a week and record it in the fire log book. To complete, date and sign the set nightly / weekly tasks sheets. To set out breakfast table for the morning, promote healthy eating, and to clear away after breakfast To complete any other relevant duties as required by your line manager. The safety and security of the young people is paramount and takes precedence over other night time tasks. Benefits: Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Promotion opportunities Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

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