Job Description

YOU MUST BE A UK CITIZEN

Position:
Residential Day Support Worker

Location:
TW15

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
12.50 - 13.00 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications.

Hours:
07.30 to 20.30

7 shifts across a fortnight; 3 shifts on week 1 and and 4 shifts on week 2, including Weekends and Bank holidays. Rota repeats on from week 3.

13 hour shifts (including 1 hour paid break)

Paid Sleeping Nights are also available.

Job Details:
Responsible for Service Users

Responsible to:
Registered Manager

Please note this home is for children and young people with learning disabilities.

You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will support children and young people's timetables, 24-hour curriculum within a learning community, their chosen activities and independence. Consistency and organisation skills are key skills we are looking for. Your role will allow you to meet a variety of children and young people who have learning disabilities and put the child at the centre of everything we do. Manage challenging behaviour and provide personal care, enabling the children to maintain and improve their skills and daily lives in line with individual care plans. Help to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for children and young people, ensuring that statutory obligations are met to the highest standards possible. Have direct responsibility for designated children or young people and ensure that each child and young person is given the appropriate care and support to achieve their full potential. Provide clear and concise advice and specialist guidance to a range of children and families. Perform the duties of a keyworker for an identified child. Promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child. Use IT to write detailed accurate and factual written reports. Use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters. Assist in the provision and preparation of meals in the Home and undertake other domestic tasks including cooking and laundry/ironing.
You will be required to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment

We offer;

Free in-house induction training Great training opportunities throughout your career Career Development Learning and Development support to achieve qualifications Nest Pension Scheme Paid Enhanced DBS and Update Service 20 days annual leave Paid break Meals provide on-site Performance Bonus 100 for each Referral
Please note that you must be 22 years old or above to apply as per children's homes regulations. You

must

also have a valid driving licence (two years preferred).

Please note that this position is open to all sexes.

Essential Experience :
Preferred 2 years Previous experience of working with children who have Learning Disabilities and who may also have physical and sensory disabilities for at least 1 year in a residential setting.

Previous experience of working with children who may have challenging behaviour in an residential settings.

Essential Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check and you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Physical Setting:

Residential home
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 001 RSW