Support Worker

https://candidates.erecruitsmart.co.uk/4626-support-worker/support-worker/lancaster/job2022-10-04 18:27:242025-01-20 eRecruitsmart Consultants
Job Type Permanent
Location Lancaster
Area Lancaster, Lancashire Lancaster Lancashire Lancaster
Sector Social Care - Support Worker
Salary £25k per year
Start Date asap
Job Ref 12818
Description

We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Child Care Support Workers to join our client’s already established residential team at Bay View, to work in our family feel children’s homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home.

About the role
Our clients’ service requires individuals who will help guide young people to success and who are dedicated to supporting their ethos. You will be working with children and young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. You must be over 21 years of age and must hold a full UK driving license

In this role you will provide a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children in the Home so that their lives are progressively improved and the Home is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Carry out his or her duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker so that the National Standards, laid down by Ofsted, are consistently exceeded.
  • Ensure that the highest possible standard of childcare is provided to the children who are resident in the Home.
  • Purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the Home.
  • Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with family, friends and any other external body, as requested by the Registered Manager.
  • Contribute to the building and maintenance of a culture of trust and mutual respect between all involved in the Home, both children and members of staff.

About the responsibilities
In the role of Support Worker, you will:

  • Work with the team to promote and support the young people in their care, in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment
  • Play a vital role in providing the young people with emotional and social support, helping them to develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, as well as encouraging them to become involved with local communities
  • Encourage and enable each young person’s self-esteem to be raised in a positive manner and ensure that they are respected and valued
  • Encourage, support and enable each young person to make positive life choices and achievable levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential, and receive the essential care and attention.
  • Be responsible for a high level of recording. Great emphasis and importance is attached to the recording of events and observations which will include young people’s daily and monthly progress, updating of children’s files, child protection records, notification to appropriate people and health and safety checks.
  • Continually assess the children and young peoples’ needs. Under the direction of your manager and other appropriate personnel
  • Be responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans
  • Work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. You may also be involved with the young people’s families, especially when supervising contacts
  • Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan
  • Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet

About you
To be successful for the role of Support Worker, you will have / be:

  • The ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach
  • Self-motivated with a positive nature
  • Sensitive and reflective
  • The ability to listen and empathise
  • Able to work individually and within a team
  • Experience working in the care sector or residential care
  • A relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare – our client is looking for passionate and caring individuals who they will support to gain a qualification
  • Willing to work some Bank Holidays

About the hours & rewards
The role of Support Worker there is a salary on offer of £25,000 per annum (including sleep ins) and benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary + £5k approx per year sleep in payments
  • Yearly pay increments on Development
  • Cooperate gym membership
  • Medical Insurance on 2-year employment
  • Regular Supervisions
  • Company pension
  • Access to the company Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
  • Access to wellbeing programmes via the company Exchange Provision
  • Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
  • Promotion opportunities

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!



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