QR code linking to this job posting Therapeutic Children's Home - Residential Support Worker (23 and Over) in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED THU 13 JUN 2024

Cornerstone Children's Homes

Job Title: Therapeutic Children's Home - Residential Support Worker (23 and Over)

Reports to: Seniors/Manager

Location: Stockport

Salary: £11.51 - £11.95 per hour (dependant on experience)

Hours: Rota shift, 07:30 – 21:30

Main Purpose Of The Job

  • To support vulnerable and challenging children and young people in a residential unit practically and emotionally.
  • To assist them in working towards agreed plans for their future.
  • To be responsible for the direct day-to-day care of the young people and other supportive tasks and responsibilities.

Main Tasks

Professional Childcare Practice:

  • Promote the normal development of children/young people through a healthy lifestyle and stimulating activities.
  • Monitor and protect children/young people from signs of distress or abuse.
  • Be sensitive to individual needs based on factors like race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, language, and religion.
  • Engage in communication with children/young people, observe their behaviour, and maintain records.
  • Contribute to care planning and participate in reviews and meetings.
  • Provide support and comfort to children/young people under stress and encourage appropriate behaviour and set boundaries when necessary.
  • Attend to physical needs of children/young people, including cooking, washing, shopping, etc.

Key Worker Responsibilities

  • Take special responsibility for certain individual children/young people.
  • Ensure their practical needs (dietary, healthcare, clothing, personal effects, etc.) are met.
  • Address emotional needs by spending one-on-one time, discussing past and present difficulties, and promoting self-reliance.
  • Maintain accurate records and represent them at meetings.
  • Contribute to ongoing assessments and plans for these children/young people.

Relationships With Colleagues

  • Act as a positive and cooperative member of the staff team and participate in staff/team meetings, contribute to reports, and share/receive information.
  • Work flexibly as per the unit's staffing needs and Keep colleagues informed of relevant developments.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain unit goals and plans, working together on shared tasks, such as visits to families and organizing leisure activities.

Professional Development

  • Stay updated on good practices and be willing to undergo relevant training and staff development programs.
  • Participate in regular formal supervision sessions with appropriate managers.
  • Undertake regular shared appraisals of one's own performance and training needs.
  • Report malpractices or evidence of concerns to the appropriate authority.