Job Title: Young Person Residential Support Worker Location: Telford Salary: £12.50 per hour Contract Type: Temp Shifts: Long days and sleep in Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Children and Young People?
Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Residential Support Worker for Children & Young People.
Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential setting.
Assist with developing and implementing personalised care plans, ensuring their emotional, physical, and social needs are met.
Support young people in building life skills, such as independence, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Foster positive relationships with young people, helping to build trust and promote their well-being.
Support young people with education, hobbies, and recreational activities.
Maintain accurate records and report any concerns or incidents in line with safeguarding procedures.
Work collaboratively with other team members and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
Support young people with life long skills, supporting with making appointments with outside agencies, budgeting, cooking, personal skills, hygiene practices.
Key Skills & Qualifications: Experience working with young people, ideally in a residential care setting.
Understanding of safeguarding practices and commitment to promoting the well-being of young people.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with young people.
Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Understanding of Ofsted and their processes.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it if have a Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Driver with business insurance is essential or must be willing to travel on public transport.
Enhanced Adult and Child workforce DBS on the update service.
The successful applicant must have great communication skills to communicate effectively with a positive can-do attitude.
Knowledge of using IT equipment and being able to navigate around systems such as Microsoft Office, Excel.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please contact Surina on 0121 480 8217