Job Description – Residential Support Worker
Qualifications and Training –
Commence training to NVQ3 Children and young people on completion of a satisfactory probationary period, induction and mandatory training. Participate in ongoing development and training as directed by management. To have effective working knowledge of the companies policies and procedures.
Hours of Work –
Full-time (average 40 hrs) or Relief staff (0 hour contract)
Salary and Conditions –
Point 17- Point 30
6 Month Probationary Period
Full Time Holiday 28 Days per annum
Relief staff Holidays calculated and paid monthly
Holiday year April – April
Reporting to –
The Registered Manager / Deputy Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Senior Workers
Main Role –
It is the role of the Residential Support Worker to take responsibility as part of a team for the day to day running of the home, and be responsible to the Senior Residential Support Workers, Management team, Director of Care,
Managing services to meet the needs of the young people (Supporting Young People)
To promote positive development of young people.
To ensure the home environment is appropriate and is sensitive to the needs of young people.
To protect young people form threats to health, welfare and development inside and outside the home.
To Identify and meet the express needs of the young people.
To use the residential community as a means of support and social learning for young people.
Work in co-operation with the staff team to ensure that young people make maximum use of their leisure time.
To monitor and record family contact if appropriate
To ensuring key stages in the stay of young people such as admissions, discharge, are properly managed and recorded.
To ensuring that young people in crisis or stress are offered appropriate support.
To participate in recording, monitoring and development of all relevant documentation
Promote and participate in the education of young people and take a lead role in project work, activities and education work within the home.
To develop and maintain professional relationships with social workers, Family members, teaching staff and other professionals from associated agencies engaged in the young people’s care.
To ensure that young people cared for have as much responsibility for their own lives as possible and appropriate to their level of understanding, promoting independence.
To inform young people of their circumstances and rights.
To involve young people in planning and supporting their development by encouraging them to take appropriate control and responsibility for their own lives.
To provide on-going support as required.
Put into practice Care/Placement plans in line with current legislation, individual need and outcomes expected.
Ensure that young people are involved with the running of the home, ensuring young people are treated as individuals and a positive family atmosphere is created
To ensure compliance with National Minimum Standards and all relevant Legislation.
Supporting People
To assist the Senior Residential Support worker, Registered Manager, Management team in:
To ensure your supervision is conducted on a regular basis.
To have awareness of your training plan and ensure training such as induction is on-going and recorded.
To be aware of and participate in staff appraisals.
To maintain good communication systems between staff and senior management through correct use of handovers, messages, team meetings
Finances
To assist the Senior Residential Support worker, Registered Manager, Management team in:
To assist in the management and operation of budget and petty cash within the company.
To understand and operate the petty cash correctly.
House Support
To assist the Senior Residential Support worker, Registered Manager, Management team in:
Create a homely setting to which young people can identify.
Maintain a safe environment that complies with Health and Safety and other legal requirements.
Maintain the fabric of the building and grounds ensuring staff and young people take responsibility for the upkeep of the Home.
Assist in the development links between the home, community and young people.
Ensure compliance of company policies, National Minimum Standards and other areas associated with childcare.
Personal Responsibilities
To assist Progressive Futures to provide the highest standard of childcare with a professional attitude.
To maintain an up to date professional knowledge, updating this through training and reading.
To monitor and maintain all paperwork and recording, ensuring it is to a high standard, produced by yourselfand staff whilst on duty as required by Progressive Futures and other statutory agencies.
To report to your line manager immediately any concerns of bad practice by Staff employed by Progressive Futures or anyone else involved in the care of our young people
Other Duties
Complying with the Health & safety Legislation and keeping up to date on this
Attend Staff/Children’s meetings as required
Work on a rota system and provide cover for emergencies (eg Sickness, holidays) as required by the management team
Undertake any other duties, which may reasonably be expected by the management team