Residential Support Worker

Our team of Residential Support Workers are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children and young people to thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate individual with leadership experience or a background as a senior in a similar role. Given the challenging backgrounds some of our children have faced, a background in managing difficult behaviours is crucial. Resilience, empathy and a caring attitude are essential qualities needed to provide unwavering support during tough times. Your role will involve ensuring the well-being of our children remains paramount through the delivery of person-centred care, guidance and advocacy, guaranteeing their safety, health and potential are always at the forefront. About the service Kilburn Residential is Action for Children's newest residential care home which will provide accommodation for four Children and Young People up to the age of 18years. Our approach is therapeutic, driven by love and a commitment to helping our young people thrive. We aim to integrate our children into the community as much as possible by supporting and encouraging independence as they transition into adulthood. Working closely with partner agencies including health, education, and social care partners, as well as the young people's families, we'll provide high-quality support using a trauma-informed approach. These relationships will enable our young people to do all of the things they enjoy. We pride ourselves in providing a homely welcoming and fun environment in which young people feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self. How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Working therapeutically to support our young people through early life trauma.
• Working towards identified outcomes and goals to give them a positive future
• Helping them in all aspects of their daily lives (including personal care) and supporting their health and happiness, helping them to work towards identified outcomes and goals
• Helping to promote independence
• Maintaining safeguarding practices within the service
  
  Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team with shift leadership experience. Ideally you will have:
• A Level 3 Social Care Diploma or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Experience in a trauma informed setting, residential short breaks or children's services
• Awareness and experience of supporting young people with mental wellbeing is advantageous
• Experience of clear, concise record keeping via IT systems
• Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies
  
  Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.


• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.