Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy
or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development
opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7%
employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card
eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
- Vulnerable children in the UK need your
help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable
children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to
national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the
foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and
supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when
we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's
lives.
A bit about the role
Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and
develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.
It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on
necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of
our team.
Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in
your career with us.
About the service
Castlelaw Cottage is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for a young girl with a learning disability and
ASD. Our newly renovated house is designed to support her in having a fulfilling and active life, both within
her home and in the wider community. We understand and appreciate her unique personality and strive to create a
space where she can thrive and be supported with her individual needs.
Our young person loves the outdoors and especially enjoys local walks in the woods, regardless of the weather! In the
house a range of activities will be planned to provide engagement, physical activity and to meet sensory needs.
She loves regular visits from her mother and father that may include going for walks and eating out.
We believe by allowing staff to choose between single or double shifts allows more flexibility and we have a
variation of shift patterns on offer to provide you with a great work-life balance!
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Our Residential Support Worker's are creative and innovative in their approach to support in making positive
choices and achieving personal goals. Some other key responsibilities are;
- Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing
risk.
- Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family
information, including analysis and written reports.
- Attending professional meetings including reviews,
court work etc.
- Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
- Having good
communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other
professionals.
Let's talk about you
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can
do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through
trust.
- Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their
families.
- Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team
setting.
- Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the
role.
- Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not
possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support
will be provided.
Good to know
Application Process
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality &
Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to
keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at
Laura.McCarthy2@actionforchildren.org.uk. We'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively
encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are
under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal
opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants
for our Children Service roles.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description,
we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within
the Action for Children family.