Deal, Kent, England
Charity, Voluntary
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
01/05/2024
29/05/2024
Residential Support Worker
Job Type : Negotiable, Full / Part Time
Location: Deal, Kent
Salary: £12 per hour
The Role
The main purpose of the role is to be a part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the young residents and the establishment .
Key Responsibilities
* To carry out duties in line with Back on Track's policies and procedures.
* To act as a key worker to specific children and young people.
* To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.
* Working in line with children and young people's care and placement plans.
* Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in areas of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic wellbeing.
* To work in accordance with the legal frameworks that govern practice that include; Quality Standards for Children's homes 2015 and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
* Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
* Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.
* Participate in, and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
* Supporting young people with project and group work.
* Undertake the role of Key Working and ensure you have a full understanding of this role in compliance with Key Working policy.
* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.
* Work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional,
* educational, health and mental health needs of young people.
* Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored in a manner which is compliant with GDPR regulations.
* Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, young people, colleagues and yourself.
* You must co-operate with the organisation in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures and report any unsafe practices and conditions.
The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.
Skills and Qualifications
* Full driving licence is preferred
* All Mandatory and specialist training to be attended as directed
* Staff meetings and clinical supervision groups to be attended
* Supervision to be attended as directed
Benefits
* Healthshield Healthcare & Pension Scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.