Role: Residential Support worker (Children/ young person)

Location: Dunkeswell, Devon

Salary: £35,164 - £36,000 (DOE)

Benefits: On site parking, induction and training packages

Hours: Average 10 sessions per month including sleep in worked 2 sessions on, 4 sessions off

WHO WE ARE:

What's Out There supports young people with emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties, by providing safe, structured and nurtured care. We believe that the more varied the experiences we can offer; the more opportunities young people will have to develop a thirst for life-long learning.

We proactively support young people in their individual programme of care and education, placing huge emphasis on the benefits of informal education and how it supports their formal learning.

THE ROLE:

The role of a Residential support worker is one which requires resilience, empathy, patience, and ability to engage our young people in their day-to-day routines. It is an incredibly rewarding role that allows you to work alongside some incredible young people and engage in fun and varied activities.

In conjunction with the Registered Manager, the work pattern will comprise 24-hour sessions, which are worked in blocks of 2 sessions, with 4 sessions off. These include working weekends, public bank holidays, evenings and nights.

ABOUT YOU:

You are energetic, patient, and outgoing; you enjoy motivating young people to aim high both academically and personally.

• Previous experience in the care sector
• Ability to follow procedures set out within legislation guidelines
• NVQ level 3 or above in children and young people or equivalent (desirable)
• A full manual driving licence is essential

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide and promote a consistent child centred approach by taking shared professional parental responsibility for all our young people within and away from the home environment. Daily duties include:

• Working with teenagers who can display challenging behaviours from time to time
• To build and maintain positive working relationships with our young people
• Carrying out tasks under the general direction of the Registered Manager
• Working in partnership with our education partners and other agencies
• Meeting the care and educational needs of all young people within What's Out There.
• Carry out domestic duties including cleaning, vacuuming, washing and ironing
• Create a homely environment
• Promote and enforce the policies and procedures of What's Out There

SAFEGUARDING

What's Out There Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff. A full DBS disclosure is required for all successful candidates.