Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,500 to £29,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oakley House Children Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OHT |
Summary
Job description
*We do not offer job sponsorships*
A resilient and committed Children's Residential Support Worker (RSW) is needed to join the team at Oakley House Children's Home (OHCH), a brand new children's home. The home will cater for three young people aged from 11-18.
What do we offer?
Signing on Bonus & Loyalty Bonus!
Competitive pay
Full Induction Programme
Full Core Training Package as well as access to training courses for further development and support to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
Management Supervision and guidance.
Casual attire.
Free meals.
NEST Pension scheme.
Paid annual leave
More on request.
Shift Pattern:
Just to confirm, we are looking for a full-time individual who can commit to 160hrs a month and completing sleep ins in the home. This does consists of working some weekends either Saturday or Sundays but not all weekends.
The shift pattern is
AM - 7am to 3pm
PM - 2pm - 7am (the next day) (Sleep in is from 11pm - 7am)
Shift Lead - 10am to 10:30am (next day) (Sleep in is from 11pm - 7am)
Overtime (When needed/Short-staffed)
Oakley House Children’s Home are looking for someone who:
Is enthusiastic and want to make a difference.
Have a passion for working with children and young people
Has resilience, compassion, empathy.
Can build trust and gain the confidence of the Children and Young people in our home.
Has a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn and grow.
Has excellent communication skills
The ability to de-escalate situations.
Support the young people in trying to understand themselves.
Is team focused and dependable.
An understanding of relevant legalisation and regulations pertaining to The Children Act 1989, The Childrens Home (England) Regulation 2015 & The 9 Quality Standards for children homes.
To comprehend OHCH policies and practises and to possess the courage to seek clarification when they are confused.
What do you need?
A Full UK Drivers Licence
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children’s, or the equivalent.
Previous Residential Support Worker Experience or experience within the care field.
The willingness to undertake the NVQ Level 3.
Duties include:
Support the young people in the household by encouraging education, fostering their independence, and taking care of their health and welfare.
Uphold a secure atmosphere and environment for the young people
Support challenging behaviour safely and sympathetically and by following OHCH policies.
Deter difficult behaviour while maintaining safety, compassion, and adherence to OHCH principles.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the team, parents, social worker and other professionals that may be involved within the young people’s lives
Build and develop good positive relationships with the young people
Encourage and involve the young people in activities and new experiences to enrich their lives
Follow and write care plans and risk assessments, do essential job tasks, attend team meetings and meetings with other professionals, and adhere to the home's policies and procedures as ordered by the registered manager or deputy manager.
Undertaking everyday parenting responsibilities, such as domestic chores, cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, supporting homework etc.
Support the young people in their personal development, gaining vital life skills for future independent living
We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company car
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Loyalty bonus
Signing bonus
Experience:
working in the care field: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
*We do not offer job sponsorships*
A resilient and committed Children's Residential Support Worker (RSW) is needed to join the team at Oakley House Children's Home (OHCH), a brand new children's home. The home will cater for three young people aged from 11-18.
What do we offer?
Signing on Bonus & Loyalty Bonus!
Competitive pay
Full Induction Programme
Full Core Training Package as well as access to training courses for further development and support to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
Management Supervision and guidance.
Casual attire.
Free meals.
NEST Pension scheme.
Paid annual leave
More on request.
Shift Pattern:
Just to confirm, we are looking for a full-time individual who can commit to 160hrs a month and completing sleep ins in the home. This does consists of working some weekends either Saturday or Sundays but not all weekends.
The shift pattern is
AM - 7am to 3pm
PM - 2pm - 7am (the next day) (Sleep in is from 11pm - 7am)
Shift Lead - 10am to 10:30am (next day) (Sleep in is from 11pm - 7am)
Overtime (When needed/Short-staffed)
Oakley House Children’s Home are looking for someone who:
Is enthusiastic and want to make a difference.
Have a passion for working with children and young people
Has resilience, compassion, empathy.
Can build trust and gain the confidence of the Children and Young people in our home.
Has a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn and grow.
Has excellent communication skills
The ability to de-escalate situations.
Support the young people in trying to understand themselves.
Is team focused and dependable.
An understanding of relevant legalisation and regulations pertaining to The Children Act 1989, The Childrens Home (England) Regulation 2015 & The 9 Quality Standards for children homes.
To comprehend OHCH policies and practises and to possess the courage to seek clarification when they are confused.
What do you need?
A Full UK Drivers Licence
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children’s, or the equivalent.
Previous Residential Support Worker Experience or experience within the care field.
The willingness to undertake the NVQ Level 3.
Duties include:
Support the young people in the household by encouraging education, fostering their independence, and taking care of their health and welfare.
Uphold a secure atmosphere and environment for the young people
Support challenging behaviour safely and sympathetically and by following OHCH policies.
Deter difficult behaviour while maintaining safety, compassion, and adherence to OHCH principles.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the team, parents, social worker and other professionals that may be involved within the young people’s lives
Build and develop good positive relationships with the young people
Encourage and involve the young people in activities and new experiences to enrich their lives
Follow and write care plans and risk assessments, do essential job tasks, attend team meetings and meetings with other professionals, and adhere to the home's policies and procedures as ordered by the registered manager or deputy manager.
Undertaking everyday parenting responsibilities, such as domestic chores, cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, supporting homework etc.
Support the young people in their personal development, gaining vital life skills for future independent living
We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company car
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Loyalty bonus
Signing bonus
Experience:
working in the care field: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person