SANQ Children Services
Residential Children's Worker
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Job Title: Residential Care Worker
Reporting To
- Home Manager
Salary
- £12.75 per hour
- Full-time contracted to 163 hours per month, with over-time paid at time and a quarter
- Sleep shifts: £70
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality care, support, and guidance to young people within a residential setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development at all times. The role involves supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Young People
- Provide day-to-day care and support in a residential environment.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Meet their emotional, physical, educational, social, and behavioural needs.
- Act as a positive role model and promote appropriate behaviour.
- Support the development of life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
- Follow individual care plans and contribute to their ongoing review and development.
- Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and recreational activities.
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Key Worker Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for allocated young people, supporting them to achieve their personal goals.
- Provide one-to-one support, guidance, and emotional assistance.
- Advocate for young people and encourage involvement in decisions affecting their lives.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support young people to develop positive relationships and community involvement.
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Team Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, handovers, and training sessions.
- Share information appropriately for effective communication and continuity of care.
- Promote consistency in delivering care and support plans.
Requirements
- Desirable: Experience working with children and young people
- Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being.
- Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.
- Relevant qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
- Desirable: Full UK driving licence.
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