Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker (Childrens Residential) 

Salary: up to £30,000 per year

Location: Chesterfield

Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time – 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll support young people with their emotional well-being, safety and day-to-day development. You'll help them build confidence in essential life skills through guidance, routine and positive relationships. Role involves following care plans, managing behaviours, promoting independence and ensuring a safe, supportive environment at all times. Will also work with other professionals and maintain accurate records of progress.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

As residential support worker you’ll support by:

• Provide 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.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. 
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements 
• Assessing, reviewing, planning, and providing a 24/7 care service in line with regulatory requirements.

Let's talk about you 

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will 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.  

Why Action for Children? 

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.  

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.  

Will you join us? 

About the Service  

Our Chesterfield service is a brand-new residential home, and we’re currently building a passionate team ready to welcome up to four children and young people aged up to 18 with physical and learning disabilities.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning, helping to shape the culture, routines and environment of the home. We’re committed to creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing space where every young person feels safe, valued and supported to grow in confidence and independence.

How to apply 

If you require any support to apply, please contact: Shannon Neander at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12859 

Diversity, equality and inclusion 

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. 

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities. 

We also encourage applications from men, who are underrepresented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team. 

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Job Description 

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services