Residential Support Worker
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
We have an exciting role on offer within our Children Services team as a Residential Support Worker.
About Us
You'll be a role model and mentor and play a key part in the support system for children who have experienced significant trauma. You'll play a vital role in helping them build healthy relationships and discover the benefits of education. It's tough, it's challenging but it's incredibly rewarding.
Applications are invited who have appropriate experience and have a professional approach to carry out all aspects of personal and direct care in supporting children with various disabilities. You will be introducing children to new activities and supporting them to be as independent as possible. Some of the children we work with have difficulty forming relationships, following routines and accepting boundaries and can display challenging behaviour.
What you will be doing:
Planning and provide child-centred cultural, physical, play and recreational activities.
Think creatively and contribute to effective care planning.
Provide appropriate therapeutic relationships with the children.
Develop your understanding of therapeutic childcare practice.
Monitor the care and treatment of your assigned children within the household.
We work to a flexible working rota 365 days of the year including long days, sleep shifts, waking nights.
You're not just part of a team, your part of our family and support echoes through every part of our community, and your colleagues are always here to lend a hand or share a smile.
What’s more, we’re deeply invested in your professional growth and development. As part of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a fully accredited and funded Diploma for residential care level3/4.
We're looking for someone who embodies resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Someone who can believe in the untapped potential of these children when others have given up. Drawing on your life experiences, you can provide valuable guidance and support to help them thrive.
You will also need the following:
A willingness to work towards or hold the recognised NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children and young people in Residential care, or equivalent relevant Children’s Residential work.
A willingness to complete or to hold the recognised HSC 375 medication or equivalent.
Desire to undertake further education / training.
Training or qualifications that demonstrate a clear ability to communicate effectively and think critically.
A valid and full UK driving licence.
The legal right to live and work in the UK.
At Middlesbrough Council we are passionate about the children of Middlesbrough. We believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
- Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent pension plus top-up options.
- Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
- Flexible working (dependent on job role).
- Electric car lease scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff lottery.
- Travel and car parking schemes.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Jackie Baxter jackie_baxter@middlesbrough.gov.uk
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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