Children’s Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights

Support Worker - Waking Nights

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £29,120

Contract Type: Full time | 35 hours per week

Karoo Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker who will be an advocate for the young person, maximising their choices, rights and decision making and who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people within our newly opened solo provision located in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

Who would be perfect for this role?

• Someone who wants to make a real difference, someone who wants to enrich the life of the young person.

Duties include;

• To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our young people with love and direction.
• The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives working within the Trauma Informed model.
• Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care.
• Embedding our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), building trust and respect with the young person.
• Supporting our young people with complex needs.
• To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of young people is at risk.
• To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our young people are advocated.
• Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for all our young people.
• To support the Residential Home Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.
• To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending all necessary appointments.
• Managing the complex behaviours of our young people to encourage them to engage in a positive and structured routine, including supporting in crisis intervention.
• Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of our children and young people.
• Playfulness, Love, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PLACE): Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Embed PLACE and PBS practices, creating an environment that supports the young person’s development while promoting positive outcomes.
• Other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post.

Person Specification

Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales. The ability to engage with young people who have behaviours that challenge, complex emotional needs. 2 years’ experience in Children’s Residential setting is desirable. Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays. Full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for business purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £29,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have full right to work status in the UK?

Experience:

• children's residential: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person