Advert – Residential Support Worker – Job Description

Part Time – 5 x 25-hour shifts (including sleep in) per month.

Sessional/Bank – Zero hours

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Key Responsibilities:

Providing care and support as part of a team for up to 4 looked after children who have been accommodated at Evolve Childcare.

·         To maintain the development of positive childcare practice in keeping with the aims and objectives of Evolve Childcare.

·         To be aware of all child protection and safeguarding practices, and to report any concerns to the appropriate person.

·         To provide a safe, warm and supportive environment for young people.

·         To ensure the rights and needs of the young people are met as fully as possible.

·         To comply with Company rules, Policies and Procedures and practices and to respond to emergencies which may arise.

·         To promote good relationships between Evolve Childcare and other professional and supporting agencies.

·         To carry out duties in line with the Evolve Childcare Equal Opportunities Policy.

·         To encourage and support, whenever appropriate, contact between young people and their families and significant others.

·         To promote and encourage the education of young people.

·         To accompany the young people on outdoor activities and holidays when required.

·         To encourage a responsible attitude by the young people towards the fabric, furnishings, equipment and all other property within the establishment.

·         To support young people in all domestic and environmental activities.

·         To provide and maintain high levels of cleanliness.

·         To work within Health and Safety guidelines.

·         To carry out household duties, shopping, cleaning, cooking and generally ensuring that the household and outdoor areas are maintained in a safe manner.

·         The position involves some manual handling duties, for example carrying shopping, loading and unloading the washing machine.

·         To maintain a regular, high-quality system of recording in connection with each young person, and to assist in the provision of reports when required.

·         To accept responsibility for monies as may be required in carrying out necessary duties.

·         To complete all required administration of the home, including reporting and recording daily activities, incident reports, missing reports, weekly reports, cash sheets, medication logs etc.

·         To report all matters of concern to the Manager.

·         To deal with telephone enquiries in a professional manner.

·         To receive and take part in regular supervision sessions with the Manager and to participate in performance appraisals.

·         To be aware of fire prevention regulations and be practiced in fire drills.

·         To be a member a team of residential support workers and to attend all team and staff meetings as required.

·         To participate in general activities of the establishment, and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunities for each young person.

·         To provide a positive working role model for other colleagues and the young people.

·         To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness whilst working in a pressurised environment.

·         To carry out duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary.

·         To work within any of Evolve Childcare houses as may be required.

·         To physically intervene if a young person’s behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with procedural guidance.

·         To undertake driving duties (for example – trips to school, activities, home visits).

·         To undertake sleep in duties as required.

·         Any other duties as may be required and directed by the Managers.

Training

This position requires a commitment to undertake training as required.  Training will be in the form of:

·         On the job.

·         Attendance on various in-house training days.

·         Completing the CWDC Induction Standards.

·         Studying towards the Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or any other qualification set by Government Legislation.

·         A full manual Driving License is essential.

• All successful candidates will be safely recruited, which includes background checks, Enhanced DBS check, professional and personal references and previous employment checks.