Seed Of Light Group Ltd
Residential Support Worker
Canvey Island
Posted 7 days ago
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Residential Support Worker
Children’s Home KEYVIEW / Keyworker Position
Core Responsibilities
The role requires compliance with critical legal and regulatory frameworks including:
- Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015
- Children Act 1989
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
Core Duties
- Provide emotional support, guidance, and mentoring to children, fostering self-esteem, healthy coping mechanisms, and personal growth.
- Assist with daily routines (meals, hygiene, school prep, bedtime) in a nurturing, respectful manner, ensuring basic care needs are met.
- Maintain a safe, secure environment with supervision for all activities, both indoors and outdoors.
- Implement behaviour management strategies, using positive reinforcement and structured consequences to encourage growth.
- Support social, emotional, and educational development through planned activities, school partnerships, and educational outings.
- Administer medications according to guidelines, maintaining accurate health records and collaborating with medical professionals.
- Document incidents, observations, and progress in detailed, confidential records shared only with relevant team members.
- Foster open communication between children, families, colleagues, and external support professionals.
- Manage crisis situations, using calm, protocol-driven approaches to ensure safety and stability.
- Support academic progress by aiding with homework, engaging in educational activities, and liaising with schools.
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Key Roles & Avenues of Support
- Act as advocate for children, ensuring their rights, needs, and voices are prioritised at all levels.
- Collaborate with social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare teams to develop and refine care plans.
- Teach life skills such as cooking, budgeting, time management, and independent living preparation.
- Promote personal hygiene habits to support overall physical well-being.
Specialised Dutries
Service Delivery
- Provide direct, compassionate care covering daily needs (food, hygiene, medical attendance) with trusted, reliable guidance.
- Develop behavioural interventions to support positive change, fostering communication skills, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- Offer academic assistance, collaborating with schools to meet individual learning needs.
- Act as a designated Keyworker, forming a strong, one-to-one bond with a child to address their unique needs, goals, and emotional well-being.
People Management
- Work seamlessly with colleagues, social workers, and external partners to ensure integrated, multifaceted care.
- Maintain clear team communication to coordinate care efforts and share crucial updates.
- Advocate aggressively for residents' needs and best interests, ensuring participation in all decision-making processes.
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Resource Management & Operations
- Manage daily household logistics (scheduling, meals, transportation, cleanliness).
- Ensure adequate stocking of necessities such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and recreational materials.
- Assist in budget management, balancing finances while ensuring quality care.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards (SSCIF, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards).
- Contribute to the development of individualised care plans tailored to each child’s progress and goals.
- Engage in professional training to refresh skills across childcare, safeguarding, and developmental best practices.
- Monitor children’s physical, emotional, and psychological growth, adjusting strategies to support long-term success.
Keyworker-Specific Duties
- Create and oversee an individualised care plan aligned with the child’s strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
- Facilitate meaningful goal-setting in collaboration with the child, tracking progress toward personal, social, and emotional milestones.
- Create stable, supportive interactions, acting as a confidential mentor and role model.
- Advocate for the child’s preferences across internal and external services.
- Continuously assess and refine approaches based on real-time feedback and needs.
- Support smooth transitions, whether for educational shifts, independent living prep, or new routines.
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Skills
Emotional Support
Behaviour Management
Crisis Management
Communication
Life Skills Development
Record Keeping
Team Collaboration
Advocacy
Personal Hygiene
Supervision
Educational Support
Safety Awareness
Medication Administration
Recreational Planning
Conflict Resolution
Trust Building