Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Role overview

Location: Northampton

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: £13.00 PH

Rota Pattern: 8:00am-10:30pm 1 off 2 on

Essentials: Driver, must be willing to full engage at al times. Energetic and have good experience with HIGH challenging behaviours

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and development of the Children in our care. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Providing Personalized Care: Offering individualised care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
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• Promoting Independence: Encouraging and facilitating the development of life skills and independence among residents.
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• Creating a Safe Environment: Maintaining a safe and clean-living environment, following all safety protocols and procedures.
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• Implementing Care Plans: Collaborating with the care team to implement and monitor individual care plans.
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• Supporting Educational Goals: Assisting young people in accessing educational opportunities and supporting their learning and development.
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• Building Positive Relationships: Establishing and maintaining positive and respectful relationships with children, their families, and external professionals.
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• Documentation: Keeping accurate records and recording any incidents, following company policies.
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• Crisis Intervention: Responding to crisis situations calmly and effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and staff.
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Qualifications and Experience

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• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities is preferred.
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
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• Compassion, patience, and empathy.
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• Flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends.
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