Residential Support Worker

Maplewood Recruitment are currently working with a Residential Children's Home that support children and young people with learning disabilities and associated behaviours.

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker, Shift Leader, Deputy Manager, Manager

Hours: Shift work that includes long days, split shifts and alternate weekend work.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• To participate in the deliver of agreed support programmes through small group or individual work.
• Carry out domestic duties as required.
• Assist young people with their daily independent living skills.
• Where necessary assist young people with personal care.
• Read and write appropriate reports and reviews as required.
• Welcome families and visitors to the house and encourage their involvement in planning learning opportunities of the young person.
• Respect the young person’s right to confidentiality and comply with the company’s Care Policy.
• Work within the policies, procedures and statutory requirements of the company’s Care.
• Carry out the roles in accordance with anti-discriminatory practice.
• Have working knowledge of health, hygiene and safety regulations.
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the young people in their home.
• Give regular feedback on the support and significant issues in the young person’s day.
• Learn how to access a range of resource material in order to support learning.
• Attend Review Meetings.
• Take part in regular staff and supervision meetings.
• Attend training as directed.
• Where appropriate fulfil a key working role.
• This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.