Residential Support Worker

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD ,
Polegate, East Sussex
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Salary: From £10.50 to £12.50 per hour

Overview

We are looking for strong support staff to join a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people. Our aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care and development of the young residents. Competitive pay rates starting at £10.50ph Additional sleep in pay Pension Training Meals on shift DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To maintain the development of positive childcare practice in keeping with the aims and objectives of our service. • To provide a safe, warm and supportive environment for the young resident. • To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings,equipment, supplies and services in/or to the establishment and to support them in all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas of the establishment. • To carry out duties in line with the company's policies and equal opportunities. • To comply with company rules, policies and practices of the establishment and to respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment. • To foster and encourage, whenever appropriate contact between residents and their families. • To promote and encourage learning by young people accommodated with our Services and to work with young people on educational activities within the programmes of education devised by the Home • To accompany the young people on outdoor activities when required. To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness, whilst working in a pressured environment with groups of diverse residents and staff. • To carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary. • To be available on an on-call basis to cover staff at short falls and/or operational emergencies • To physically intervene if a resident’s behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with procedural guidance of the establishment and relevant legislation. • Any other duties as may be required and directed by senior staff. • To undertake training as required. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Due to the specialised nature of this work candidates should be able to demonstrate their Understanding of the needs of adolescents/children, particularly those in care. A full manual driving licence is required Be experienced and competent with challenging behaviours. Preferred candidates will preferably hold a level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent childcare qualification and/or experience of youth work or working with young children although the training will be given Please send your CV over now to be considered. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89775307

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