Residential Care Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Due to our on-going success and our plans for continuous development, we are recruiting for Residential Support Worker to join our Care Team at Acacia Hall, Friesthorpe, Lincoln, LN3 5AL.

Acacia Hall is a stunning property, set in is set in 7 acres of grounds in a former rectory within the small Lincolnshire hamlet of Friesthorpe, close to the Lincolnshire town of Market Rasen. Here, we provide exceptional care and education to young people aged 16 – 19 with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

This role is a working 38 hours per week on 3 week rolling rota on a shift basis; including Early, Late and Weekend shifts.

About The Job:

Reporting to the Senior Residential Support Worker the Residential Support is responsible for caring for pupils with complex needs and significantly challenging behaviours. You will be assisting with day to day care needs, promoting independent living skills and providing a safe and fun environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the pupils through the provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of appropriate stimulating activities and the example of a consistent and caring adult role model.

• Support the pupils towards managing their own behaviours and becoming as independent as possible within their own capabilities by using the skills and approved approaches learnt during the training provided.

• Support the pupils in a variety of activities to include all physical activities either on site or off site.

• Assist the pupils with all personal care needs as outlined in their Individual Pupil Care Plan (IPCP); eating, bathing, toileting, cleaning teeth, dressing, etc.

• Take direction and instruction from the Senior Care Team and Head of Care

• Attend weekly Care Meetings.

• Act as a member of the Care Team, ensuring effective working relationships supporting colleagues and being prepared to receive support when necessary.

• Contribute to care planning and updating of IPCP’s and when necessary participate in reviews.

• Identify personal training needs and attend appropriate training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

• Adhere to the Employee Handbook and all Company policies and procedures; particularly those relating to Health & Safety and safeguarding the welfare of pupils / residents.

Experience Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally hold a NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience of providing care and support to adults, young adults or children.
• To have good oral and written communication skills
• Be computer literate.
• Ideally have Experience of working with adults with disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour

Remuneration Package

The successful applicant will be offered a remuneration package that will range from Salary: £26,000 per yeardepending on experience and qualifications. As well as comprehensive training and other company benefits such as; Pension, Life Assurance, Child Care Voucher Scheme and not to forget our Stunning Work Locations..

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all
applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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