Children’s Residential Support Worker, Bolton

The role…

We are seeking a Residential Support Worker who has experience of working with looked after children and young people living in residential care to join our team in Bolton Greater Manchester.

We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the highest standards of care to ensure the children we care for are safe, nurtured and able to grow, develop and heal from their past experiences.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• To provide advice, assistance and support to children and young people in our care. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.
• To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within the care of Inspirations.
• Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters and any other relevant legislation.
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
• Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
• Ensuring that each young person’s care plan is followed.
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc.)
• To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Providing support for young people in their education and extracurricular activities.
• Keeping accurate records and providing written reports on young people for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
• Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future.
• Encouraging the young person to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network.
• To work as part of a team.
• Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Attending team meetings and making a positive contribution to them.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within Residential Childcare or similar setting
• Knowledge of Quality Standards and OFSTED regulations
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• UK Drivers License
• Level 3 or Level 4 in Residential Childcare/Children and young people’s workforce or willing to work towards achieving this
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits:

• Additional Annual Leave
• Paid Induction including a comprehensive training programme
• Free on-site parking

Day & Night Shifts Required

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications for all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.