Pelican Care Group - Children's Residential Support Worker (Southport)
5 days ago
Southport
We currently have upcoming full-time Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancies in Southport, with both days and waking-night positions available. We offer a competitive starting salary of £27,750 per annum, plus opportunities for overtime, sleeps and good staff incentives. If you would be interested in applying, please send over your CV. Main Purpose of Job: To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience. Main Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People: • To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people., • To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions., • To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home., • Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner., • As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour., • To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people., • To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people., • Support young people in project and group work., • Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people. Personal Development and Team Membership: • To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures., • Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company., • At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices., • Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations., • Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota., • To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development., • To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues. Regulatory and Administrative: • To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures., • To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process., • Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans., • Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home., • Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people., • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families., • Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required., • Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work