Are you a qualified children s residential support worker looking for a new challenge or a change of scenery? Brookstreet social care have just partnered with a fantastic company that provide quality care to children in their homes on a day to day basis, no two days are the same which creates a fulfilling, unique journey!
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: SalfordSalary: GBP26,232Main Duties:
Provide primary basic care and create a nurturing, therapeutic environment to help children progress.Contribute to the normal development of children and young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle and stimulating activities.Work within consistent boundaries to create safety for children and young people.Act as a positive role model for children and practitioners, encouraging meaningful relationships and attachments.Be alert to signs of distress or abuse and ensure children and young people are monitored and protected.Work alongside children and young people to help develop a true sense of identity and self–worth.Be sensitive to the needs of individual children and young people, taking account of race, culture, language, sexuality, and religion.Engage, communicate, talk, and listen to children and young people and observe their behaviour, recording significant features.Liaise with other professionals, such as schools and social workers when necessary.Support children and young people to integrate into social activities and mainstream school.Use reactive strategies to support the behaviour of children and young people who are unable to manage their own behaviour.Contribute to care planning and the implementation of these plans.Work alongside psychologists to enable effective integration of care and therapy.Work with children and young people and their prospective carers to ensure the child s successful integration into a family when placed.Be a key carer of a child or young person where designated. Relationships with Colleagues:
Act as a member of the staff team, supporting colleagues and being prepared to receive support and advice as necessary.Participate in team meetings at regular intervals.Act flexibly, within reasonable bounds, to ensure the necessary outcomes for children and young people.Ensure effective outcomes for children and young people.Household Responsibilities:Share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.Set the highest standard in home making.Take ownership of the home, including the fabric, equipment, and grounds.Be accountable for monies allocated for specific purposes where appropriate.Ensure the children have a balanced diet.Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures. Personal:
Keep abreast of good practice to develop skills, knowledge, and experience in accordance with your personal development plan.Take responsibility for your own personal development.Make use of regular supervision.Develop an understanding of Whistle Blowing Policy and procedure.Attend in–house and external training to develop skills, knowledge, and experience.Commit to ongoing personal and professional development.Driver (essential)level 3 health and social care If you are interested in this role please apply with your CV or email it or ring to discuss further !