Job Description

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE?

Children's Residential Support Worker 13:25 an hour plus benefits

Keswick Care Ltd is a small family owned, Children's Residential Care Provider. www.keswickcare.co.uk

Regional winner of The Care Home Employer Award at The Great British Care Awards 2023

Are you looking to progress within the Residential Children's Care sector?

Are you:

Caring?

Energetic?

Enthusiastic?

Resilient?

Car driver?

YES, TO ALL OF THE ABOVE? THEN THIS COULD BE THE JOB FOR YOU!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NURTURE, SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-18 YEARS WHO HAVE NOT ALWAYS HAD THE BEST START IN LIFE AND CAN DISPLAY EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES. THIS IS A CHALLENGING BUT HIGHLY REWARDING ROLE.

If successful you will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

All Keswick Care employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Please click the link below to view our Safeguarding Policy

https://keswickcare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Safeguarding-policy-statement.pdf

Main Purpose of Job

To actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. This will entail the ability to work within Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance framework and may include undertaking delegated responsibilities for designated tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality of young people's information is also important.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work as a member of a team to meet the Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People

To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to child care provisions

Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security and encourage development of individual interests and attitudes.

Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People while providing firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions

Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People and ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents

To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person

To undertake in planning for and preparation of Young People for admission or discharge, to and from residential care.

Team Membership

To attend and contribute to staff meetings, child care reviews and other forums To work closely and in co-operation with carers, social work staff, specialists, and other professional agencies, maintaining professional relationships at all times Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and make positive use of supervision by senior staff To undertake training to Diploma level and other appropriate training as part of overall professional development.

Administrative

To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports using to appropriate software relating to Review, Progress and Incidents and maintain the Young Person's file as required To undertake financial management and recording of day-to-day petty cash To carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation

Benefits

Enrolment into our pension scheme

Opportunities for progression to full time working

Progressive pay scale

Comprehensive Induction

A continuous & comprehensive training package including a certificate in Team Teach & Emergency First Aid at Work

Enrolment onto fully funded Level 4 and 5 Diplomas

DBS reimbursed after successful completion of probation

Working in a homely environment

Refer a Friend scheme - recommend a friend to come and work with Keswick Care and you'll earn a 250 bonus!

Monthly prize draw

Loyalty Bonus

Health Assured Employee assistance programme

Specsavers free eye test and glasses voucher

Access to a discount card offering high street discounts, half price restaurants, discounts on cinemas, family days out, theme parks etc.

Enhanced overtime rate including double time for Christmas day.

Time and a half for all UK Bank holidays.

Work alongside Winners/Finalists/highly commended staff within The National Children and Young people awards 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.25 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a L3 in Children & Young People's Workforce?
Licence/Certification:

Clean,current full driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person