Residential Worker

Location

Edinburgh | United Kingdom

Job description

Salary: £24,500 per annum, pro rata

Location: Edinburgh & Lothian

Contract/Hours: Permanent / Part Time - 21 hours per week

Closing date: Wednesday 13 ^th March 2024

Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light card, excellent training and developments opportunities, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

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 and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for experienced Residential Worker to join our dedicated Outreach Team in Edinburgh and the Lothians. As an organisation committed to enhancing the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities, we believe in making a positive impact within our community.

Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and fun time while ensuring the children and young people we work with get to do activities they love and have the opportunity to try new activities, outings and experiences.

Your role will include getting to know our children and young people. the planning and delivery of our outreach sessions, identifying outcomes for the young people and supporting them to work towards these.

Most of our work happens beyond traditional office hours, and you'll need to be available during evenings and weekends.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

As an Outreach Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering children and young people to explore their world, build connections, and create lasting memories.

Some key responsibilities for the role are;

• Community Engagement : You'll spend most of your time out and about, supporting our children to access local communities. Whether it's a trip to the beach, an afternoon at the zoo, or playtime in the park, you'll be there to facilitate enriching experiences.
• Personalised Care : You'll get to know each child and young person individually, tailoring your approach to their unique needs. Your planning and delivery of outreach sessions will focus on helping them achieve positive outcomes.
• Advocacy : You'll be their voice, advocating for their rights and ensuring they have equal opportunities. Your commitment to their well-being will create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaboration : As part of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, you'll collaborate with professionals, families, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support.

Let's talk about you

• SVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People / HNC in Social Care or the willingness to work towards
• Previous experience in a residential life space is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices.
• Advocacy for the rights and well-being of the children and young people.
• Openness and commitment to ongoing training provided by our organisation.
• Driving licence and access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

Good to know

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, 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.

Don't meet every single requirement?

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.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

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£24.5k per annum