Children's Residential Support Worker

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.

You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.,

• To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.


• The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.


• To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.


• To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our children and young people are advocated.


• Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.


• To support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.


• To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments.
  
  We have a variety of opportunities available, so we're keen to hear from experienced Support Workers with a children or young person background, as well as individuals with the transferable skills and the desire to positively impact young people's lives.


We can offer ongoing support and training, and the option to complete your QCF Level 3 upon successful completion of your probation period.,
• Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.


• The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.


• 2 years' experience in Social Care is desirable.


• Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.


This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.

Children's services

People are at the heart of our organisation whether it's our staff, residents or businesses. We're committed to equality across the Borough and within our workplace, continually striving to better understand our communities we serve to inform the decisions we make.

We know that by working together, anything is possible. Our 'One Team' approach means that whether we're working remotely, in the office, or out in the community, we stay connected to one another, our partners and communities.

We are always open to new ideas and ways of doing things. We foster an environment where creativity is valued, empowering our staff to drive change through innovative ideas to deliver our services successfully.

Our people are passionate about what they do and are proud to work here; it's our people that makes us who we are!

Would you like to work for a small unitary authority often voted one of the best places to live in the UK; Wokingham is an attractive market town in Berkshire with excellent road and rail links, good schools and low levels of crime making the town attractive to families and residents who enjoy a high quality of life Wokingham Borough Council has had a major reorganisation to ensure we provide the best possible services to the people of Wokingham.

For Children's Services this has resulted in appointing a dynamic new Director of Children's Services who is committed to high quality services for all children and their families and to further develop a 'learning organisation' where our staff develop and achieve their future ambition.

You would be joining a confident Leadership team on a journey to offering a consistently good service; a service which works honestly and respectfully with families, offering high support and challenge to meet the needs of their children in a time frame which makes sense to children. As a learning organisation we do not shy away from difficult decisions we work creatively and assertively with families, extended family members, our staff and colleague professionals in other agencies.

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Careers in adult social care

Adult Social Care makes a positive impact on so many lives. Working in social care is a fulfilling job that transforms lives for the better. With your help, people will have the ongoing support they need to live their lives to the full and help continue to deliver our outstanding services

Roles are varied and every day is different. Working in adult social care will give you a huge sense of pride and satisfaction at the end of every working day. You won't find a more rewarding job.

We can offer a host of great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, discounts and much more!,
• Excellent pension benefits


• Flexible working hours


• Annual leave - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays dependent on grade and working hours)


• Training and support


• Free eye tests


• Free gym access


• Free advice and counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Relocation package worth up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility


• Employment referral scheme of £1000 for successful candidates (subject to eligibility)


• We pay professional registration fees for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists


Apprenticeships
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