Residential Support Worker (11984)

Rowan Tree House will provide the young person who lives there with a home for life. Giving the young person stability, consistency, and appropriate, care, and support, while supporting them to integrate into the community as much as possible and achieve supported independence as they transition into adulthood.

You will be working with a team of staff in supporting the young person with their day-to-day personal needs. Working with your team and the young person to assess individual needs to develop tailored care plans. You will help to maintain a safe and fun environment for both staff and the young person within the home and whilst out and about in the community.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk.


• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.


• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.


• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.


• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.


• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements
  
  Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us., Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:


• Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).


• Experience and training in safeguarding.


• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.


• Experience of developing tailored care plans


• The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community.


Good to know.

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.


• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays


• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.


• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.


• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.


• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.


• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.


• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.


Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.