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Pelican Care Group - Children's Residential Support Worker (Southport)

Southport
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Southport, Sefton
£27,750 - £31,350 GBP yearly
Health / Social Care
We currently have upcoming full-time Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancies in Southport, with both days and waking-night positions available. We offer a competitive starting salary of £27,750 per annum, plus opportunities for overtime, sleeps and good staff incentives.

If you would be interested in applying, please send over your CV.

Main Purpose of Job:

To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People:

* To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.

* To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.

* To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.

* Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.

* As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.

* To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.

* To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.

* Support young people in project and group work.

* Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

Personal Development and Team Membership:

* To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.

* At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.

* Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.

* Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.

* To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.

* To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.

Regulatory and Administrative:

* To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

* To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.

* Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.

* Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.

* Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.

* Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.

* Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.

* Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work