Uncategorised / Sep 14, 2022

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Do you have what it takes to make a difference to a young person’s life?

Children’s Residential Support Worker £13.25 an hour plus benefits.

Barnsley & Wakefield area

Keswick Care Ltd is a small family owned, Children’s Residential Care Provider. www.keswickcare.co.uk

Are you looking for a new career or wanting to progress within the Children’s Care sector?

Are you:

  • Caring?

  • Energetic?

  • Enthusiastic?

  • Resilient?

Yes to all of the above? Then this could be the job for you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NURTURE, SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-18 YEARS WHO HAVE NOT ALWAYS HAD THE BEST START IN LIFE AND CAN DISPLAY EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES. THIS IS A CHALLENGING BUT HIGHLY REWARDING ROLE.

If successful you will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

All Keswick Care employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Main Purpose of Job

To actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength. This will entail the ability to work within Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance framework and may include undertaking delegated responsibilities for designated tasks. The ability to maintain confidentiality of young people’s information is also important.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work as a member of a team to meet the Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People

  • To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
  • Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to child care provisions
  • Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security and encourage development of individual interests and attitudes.
  • Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People while providing firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions
  • Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People and ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents
  • To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person
  • To undertake in planning for and preparation of Young People for admission or discharge, to and from residential care.

Team Membership

  • To attend and contribute to staff meetings, child care reviews and other forums
  • To work closely and in co-operation with carers, social work staff, specialists, and other professional agencies, maintaining professional relationships at all times
  • Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and make positive use of supervision by senior staff
  • To undertake training to Diploma level and other appropriate training as part of overall professional development.

Administrative

  • To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports using to appropriate software relating to Review, Progress and Incidents and maintain the Young Person’s file as required
  • To undertake financial management and recording of day to day petty cash
  • To carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
  • All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Induction
  • Enrolment onto fully funded Level 4 and 5 Diplomas
  • Continuous & comprehensive Training Package including a certificate in TEAM TEACH.
  • Competitive pay and attendance bonus
  • Access to a discount card offering high street discounts, half price restaurants, discounts on cinemas, family days out, theme parks etc.
  • Auto Enrolment into our pension scheme.
  • Refer a Friend scheme – recommend a friend to come and work with Keswick Care and you’ll earn a £300 bonus!
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free Optical voucher.
  • Opportunities for Progression and development – Senior Management.
  • Working in a homely environment
  • Enhanced overtime rate including double time for Christmas day.
  • Time and a half for all UK bank holidays.
  • Long service annual leave scheme.
  • Work alongside finalists / highly commended staff winners within The National children and young people awards 2020, 2021 & 2022.

To Apply

Please complete our Application Form.

Please send your completed application form to hradmin@keswickcare.com or operations@keswickcare.com. Or, you can use either email address if you wish to contact us for more information regarding this or other positions that you are interested in.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

All Keswick Care employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

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