Residential Support Worker
hace 4 días
Erith
Job title: Residential Support Worker Service: Children's residential home – emotional and behavioural support Employer: Anima Residential Care Limited Location: Erith/Slade Green Reports to: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager Hours: Full-time and part-time available; shift work including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties Contract: Permanent/Bank workers Salary: 13.50 hourly DBS: Enhanced DBS check (with Children's Barred List) required KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Caring for the children • Provide day-to-day care that meets each child's physical, emotional, social and educational needs., • Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, reliable adult in the child's life., • Support children through daily routines – getting up, meals, school, activities, bedtime – and encourage independence and life skills., • Use a trauma-informed, nurturing approach (such as PACE – playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy) to help children feel safe and understood., • Help children manage their emotions and behaviour, de-escalating difficult situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies., • Plan and take part in fun, meaningful activities, outings and interests that build confidence and self-esteem. Safeguarding and wellbeing • Promote and safeguard the welfare of every child, following the home's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times., • Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns, incidents or changes in a child's presentation promptly and appropriately., • Support children's health needs, including attending appointments and following care plans and any medication procedures., • Work within risk assessments and individual care plans, contributing to keeping these up to date. Records and teamwork • Keep accurate, timely and professional records – daily logs, key-working notes, incident reports and other documentation – to the standards expected by Ofsted and the home., • Act as a key worker for individual children, helping to plan and review their care and progress., • Work positively as part of a team, sharing information through handovers, meetings and supervision., • Take part in training, supervision and team development to keep your practice safe and up to date. ABOUT YOU Essential • A genuine passion for working with children and young people and helping them thrive., • Patience, resilience, empathy and a calm, consistent manner, even in challenging situations., • Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues., • A willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins., • A commitment to safeguarding and to treating children with dignity, warmth and respect., • The right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Desirable • Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs., • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it – we will support you to achieve this)., • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment, PACE or positive behaviour support approaches., • A full UK driving licence. WHAT WE OFFER • A supportive, friendly team and regular supervision., • Full induction and ongoing training, including funded qualifications., • Clear opportunities for career progression within the organisation., • Sleep-in payments in addition to your salary., • The chance to make a real and lasting difference to children's lives.