Children's Residential Support Worker

Seven Social Care are looking for a Childrens Residential Worker to work on an adhoc basis in Colchester. This role is working with Essex County Council and is initially for a period of 6 months. The hourly rate is £11.63 per hour via an umbrella company. The role: The Residential Worker will effectively contribute to care planning and working with children and families directly to ensure the delivery of good quality care. Experienced in supporting children and young people within a children's residential environment, the role will demonstrate collaborative working with children and young people to establish a positive working relationship which provides support. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for directly supporting children and young people within a residential home, to ensure all regulatory requirements and codes of practice are met. Supporting the planning process for children and young people, contributing to the assessment of individual needs and developing placement plans, to ensure clarity on how these needs will be met, implemented and monitored on a regular basis. Facilitate constructive contact with children and young people's families to ensure that the young people receive care to support them in preparing for adulthood. Supporting young people to ensure they are encouraged and supported to make decisions about their lives. Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure that the young people live in a healthy environment in order to be more independent. Contribute to ensuring young people are able to access education and pursue their particular interests to further develop their ability to be independent and preparation for adulthood. Applicant Requirements: Qualifications: NVQ in Health and Social Care. Experience: 2 years working within a similar role. Compliance: Current DBS check. Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: Hours will change each week. Working with Seven Social Care: Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK. Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between. After winning multiple awards in 2019, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail. Refer a friend, family member or colleague for £250 If you're not the perfect match for this role, but you know a Social Worker who is, help them find their next role by referring them to Seven Social Care. As a little 'thank you' from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfully placed into a new role. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89804044