Residential Support Worker

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements

An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
Ability to deal with emotional stress.
Ability to be flexible.
Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Residential Practitioner you will:

Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About The Binley Woods:

Binley Woods is a spacious detached house located in a peaceful village, the home offers five bedrooms, which are decorated and furnished to suit individual needs, with communal areas and extensive lawned gardens.

We support young people from ages 16 to 25, we mainly support individuals with mental health issues. our aim is to provide a level of care for each young adult to assist them in living their lives to their full potential.

Benefits of Working for us:

A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
Career development and training
Internal progression opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
Enhanced annual leave
Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
Employee assistance programme
Free eye care vouchers

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

Young Foundations

Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU

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