Residential Worker

Location

Bath, Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Salary: 26,500per annum plus £50 per sleep-in allowance (average 1.5 nights per week).

Location: Bath

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time working 37 hours a week.

Benefits

• Basic annual leave of 29 days PLUS bank holidays
• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service PLUS the option to buy another 5 days every year.
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Staff discount portal with your favorite brands.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

Development and career progression

• Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma, fully funded and supported by us.
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Team Leader, Service Co-ordinator, Home Manager or Area Manager.
• Our Operational Director, Kate, began her career as a Play Worker. Have a look at her Career Progression blog attached.

Why Action for Children?

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year we helped more than 670,000 children, young people and families.

We're focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

A bit about the role

Here at Beaumonds, our culture is unique - we are more than a team, we really are a family! Not only do we want the best for those we support but we want the best for YOU. Our service closes at 11:00am on Saturday and opens again at 9:00am on Monday morning, this means, you have your weekends off.

We are now seeking a Senior Residential Worker to help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young people have come to expect.

In what other job do you get paid to go on fun days out, get paid with an impressive benefits package, not work on bank holidays, have the opportunity for fully paid training and access to a variety of social groups, fundraising events with like-minded colleagues and friends? With us, you'll be developed and be part of the caring and committed community of social care professionals.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

You will lead a team of staff including residential support workers in supporting the children with their day-to-day personal needs, whilst working with your team and the children to assess individual needs to develop tailored care plans.

You'll instil your compassion and ambition in everything you do, always with our young people at the front of mind. You will support by:

• Assessing, reviewing, planning, and providing a 24/7 care service in line with regulatory requirements.
• Leading shifts and managing risks whilst maintaining high quality care that is safe, personalised and outcome focused for children and young people in our care.
• Supporting with taking part in fun activities, learn new skills and work towards independence.
• Supporting with personal care, communication, administration of medication and clinical procedures.

Let's talk about you.

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• Experience of leading shifts in a care role.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health, Social care, Residential Childcare or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in social care or residential care.
• Experience and training in safeguarding.
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.

Good to know.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

Application Process: There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement and Information, Equality and Diversity, Submission and Declaration.

Interviews: Interviews will take place at our Bath service on Wednesday, 3 rd April 2024

Applications close on Wednesday, 20 ^th March, 2024.

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