Residential Children’s Worker

Salary: £26,000 per year

About the Role:
We provide a home from home setting for children and young people who have learning disabilities who may also have physical and/or complex health or behavioural needs in a comfortable and safe environment.

Six months experience required; training and DBS checks will be provided.
You will offer support to children and young people. You will be supporting them to maximise their sense of wellbeing and independence through tailored, ongoing care and support.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, enthusiastic and kind, and will always enjoy going the extra mile to accommodate the needs of every individual.
This is a key role demanding an excellent standard of care and an awareness of the special requirements associated with younger people, children and behavioural needs; considering the diverse cultural needs are also an essential element of the role.

Key Objectives:

• To provide a personal care and support service, delivered in accordance with the agreed care plan and the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure clear, concise and accurate records are kept of all care and support provided.
• Always being aware of health and safety and following the risk assessments to ensure the children, young people and carers safety are met and report any concerns to manager, team leaders and night seniors.
• Other duties to be undertaken include may include tasks such as one to one care, medication administration as per GP’s instructions and after the appropriate training.
• To ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and reported to management team.
• Work within a team environment providing excellent care and support.

The skills and qualities we look for include:

• You must have a team teach qualification
• A natural desire to help improve people’s lives
• Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour
• Reliability, dedication and a flexible approach to work
• The ability to remain calm and focused even under pressure
• Respect for others, a friendly personality and a real passion for helping people.

In return for your commitment we offer:

• Free training
• Holiday entitlement accrued while working
• Flexible working hours
• Opus candidates hear about jobs first

Opportunity to apply for permanent positions as an ‘internal candidate’