Job Description

Residential Support Worker (Full time) We have an exciting opportunity for Support workers, to be part of a well established children\'s service based in South Wales. This is an opportunity to develop and progress within a child-centred environment. Successful candidates will have access to training, direct supervision from management and will be encouraged to further their self-development. Experience & Requirements

• QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People residential care (desirable)
• Minimum of 1 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within a residential setting.
• Full UK driving licence. (essential)
• Strong communication skills. (essential)

Job role:

• Supporting young people aged 11-17 years of age.
• Recording daily information, formulating incident reports, completing health & safety records, amending risk assessments and care plans.
• Support the homes manager in implementing change and attend reviews.

General statement of purpose:

• To contribute to the development and efficient operation of care practice and the provision of a consistent level of service delivery to children and young People.
• To assist in implementing systems and processes which reflect the aims, objectives and philosophy as laid down in the Practice Handbook.
• To ensure that the Health, Safety and well-being of young people is maintained.
• Undertake direct work with the young person to ensure their view and individual needs are met and young people have a view to the services which are being provided.

Working shift pattern: The home will operate an alternating shift pattern, covering 24 hours. Consisting of 10:00am to 11:00am support hours, followed by a sleep in and handover until 10:00am the next morning. An additional sleep-in allowance is paid at \xc2\xa355 per night. This may change due to the needs of the business, but this is the proposed rota.

• Week 1: Monday & Thursday
• Week 2: Tuesday & Saturday
• Week 3: Monday, Thursday & Sunday. (Example rota)
• 210 hours annual leave

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: \xc2\xa326,400.00-\xc2\xa330,600.00 per year Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Residential care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person