Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker Desirable requirements – Level 3 in Children and Young People or Children’s Workforce Purpose of Job To be a part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the young residents and the establishment. Main responsibilities and Key Result Areas . · To carry out duties in line with the policies and procedures. · To act as a key worker to specific children and young people. · To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home. · Working in line with children and young people’s care and placement plans. · Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in areas of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic wellbeing. · To work in accordance with the National Minimum Care Standards for Children’s homes and co-operate with any inspection process. · Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner. · Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people. · Participate in, and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning · the young people. · Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards. · To escort young people in the pool car or own vehicle when required or requested by management. · Ensure that own vehicle is road worthy, taxed, MOT, and that you have valid business insurance. · Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home. · Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people. · Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families. · Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Minimum · Care Standards. · Work in partnership colleagues and other professional to meet the social, emotional, educational, health and mental health needs of young people. · Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, young people, colleagues and yourself. · Supporting young people with project and group work. · You must co-operate with the Company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions. The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89817394