Children's Residential Support Worker - Wokingham, United Kingdom - Wokingham Borough Council

Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council
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Employer:
Wokingham Borough Council


Salary:
£26,421 - £33,024 Per Annum (Depending on experience, skills and qualifications)


Location:
Wokingham


Contract:
Permanent


Working Pattern:
Evenings/Flexible Hours/Full Time/Nights/Weekends


Hours: 37 hours per week.


DBS Check:
Enhanced


Closing Date: 30/06/2024 at 23:00


Reference:
to 712864


Children's Residential Support Worker

  • Make a positive difference to young people_


Wokingham Borough Council has a range of fantastic opportunities for established, or aspiring Children's Residential Support Worker's to join our brand-new residential children's home.


As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.


You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.


We have a variety of opportunities available, so we're keen to hear from experienced Support Workers with a children or young person background, as well as individuals with the transferable skills and the desire to positively impact young people's lives.


We can offer ongoing support and training, and the option to complete your QCF Level 3 upon successful completion of your probation period.


Key Responsibilities

  • To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and 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.
  • To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.
  • To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our children and young people are advocated.
  • Delivery of highquality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.
  • To support the Homes 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 appointments.
  • 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 children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.
  • 2 years' experience in Social Care is desirable.
  • Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.


This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.


Benefits
We can offer a host of great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, discounts and much more


Closing Date:
Sunday 30th June 2024, 11pm


Interview Date:

TBC

  • Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment._
  • Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer._
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