Job Description

Role:

Residential Support Worker

Contract / Hours

Permanent Full Time Hours Available

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.*

Benefits

We offer a

market leading rate of 14 per hour

. 25 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro rata for part time positions). Sleep-in allowances of

75

available. Career progression opportunities Company pension scheme Casual dress

About the Role and You

We are looking for experienced and dedicated individuals with a 'can do' attitude, who have worked with complex children who have Learning Disabilities, additional needs and challenging behaviours, to join our team.

You will provide a safe, stimulating, fun and caring environment for our young person. Supporting them with all aspects of their care. You will be ready to make a difference in the life of a young person.

About The Service

The newly renovated solo children's home is located in the Low Fell area of Gateshead, there is plenty of space for activities, as well as a staff office/room to complete necessary documentation.

The young person is not able to live with other children due to their complexity, because of this you will need to be personable, patient, confident and resilient in working with the young person.

You will be part of a large staffing team, with the potential of the young person needing, for example, up to four staff members with them at once. We encourage the staffing team to ensure the young person feels at home by decorating and engaging in activities with them.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support and care to young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with families and other professionals. Maintain effective communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment. Drive young person to appointments and activities as needed, adhering to safety regulations. Utilise IT skills for documentation and reporting purposes, ensuring accurate record-keeping. Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role. Participant in all mandatory training including safety intervention, medication administration and e-learning.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassion, patience and resilience.

Valid and full driving licence for manual transmission.

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check (DBS). Hold (or willingness to work towards) a recognised

NVQ 3 or QCF

diploma in '

Working with Children and Young People in Residential Care*', or equivalent qualification.
Flexibility to work days and nights. A 'Can Do' attitude.

Why work for Acedia Care?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new, bespoke, Children's home provider. Growing alongside a company that aims to cement itself as a leading provider of Children's services.

We are building a team specialised to our young people, ensuring the best possible outcomes. As part of this, a bespoke service has been built to suit their needs and to help feel like home. We have an outstanding team of senior management who have experience in starting Children's services before, so you will be in safe hands!

If the above sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply, or call the office to discuss on 0191 646 0101.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Do you have, or working towards, a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young Person Residential Service (or equivalent, such as Residential Childcare)? Please explain the hours you are looking for (i.e. Full Time / Part Time / Day Shifts / Waking Nights / Sleep Ins)? Please describe your experience working with children and young people? (i.e. duties and responsibilities, staffing ratios, daily tasks, behaviour of your people).
Experience:

supporting children or young people: 1 year (required) Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person