Salary: £25, per annum, pro rata (£13.22 per hour)Location: Edinburgh & LothianContract/Hours: Permanent / We have a variety of contracts available from Full Time, Part Time and casual hours.
Benefits:29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leaveGain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packagesPension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance coverStaff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15, national retailers discountsWe are a Real Living Wage accredited employerWe are one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over years.
Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.About the roleWe're currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our team at both the Edinburgh and Lothians Outreach Service and the Gilmerton Road Short Breaks Service.Edinburgh and Lothians Outreach Service: Our Outreach Service is committed to providing support for young people with additional needs.
We focus on integrating them into their local community and offering a person-centred approach in their support and chosen activities.
Our goal is to empower young individuals to achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.Gilmerton Road Short Breaks Service: At our Gilmerton Road Short Breaks Service, we provide therapeutic and person-centred overnight support for young people.
Our service is designed to offer a safe and nurturing environment where young individuals can receive the care and support they require.Joining our team means being part of a supportive and dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, with opportunities for professional development and growth.How you'll create brighter futuresSome key responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker role include;Community Engagement: You'll spend most of your time out and about, supporting our children to access local communities.
Whether it's a trip to the beach, an afternoon at the zoo, or playtime in the park, you'll be there to facilitate enriching experiences.
Personalised Care: You'll get to know each child and young person individually, tailoring your approach to their unique needs.
Your planning and delivery of outreach sessions will focus on helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Advocacy: You'll be their voice, advocating for their rights and ensuring they have equal opportunities.
Your commitment to their well-being will create a safe and nurturing environment.
Collaboration: As part of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, you'll collaborate with professionals, families, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support.
Let's talk about youSVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People / HNC in Social Care or the willingness to work towards Previous experience in a residential life space is desirable but not essential.
Good knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices.
Advocacy for the rights and well-being of the children and young people.
Openness and commitment to ongoing training provided by our organisation.
Driving licence and access to a car.
The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.Good to knowWe are unable to offer sponsorship for this roleDiversity, equality, and inclusionAt Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children.
We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles.
We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles