Residential Workers - The Elms

The role of residential worker is to fully support the young people learn enjoy and reach positive outcomes. This can be through supporting young people to follow routines, provide support in meetings or appointments as well as being a mentor. As a Residential Worker, you would support children who are preparing for adulthood with independent living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, budgets and education., The role supports vulnerable young people whose ages range from 8-18 who reside in our home in Aylesbury. The home promotes education attendance and positive routines for young people. We encourage young people to participate in community events and try new things. We value our young people's input to the running of the home, so we hold regular meetings and discussions to support positive outcomes.,

• To encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth by devising and organising out-of-school activities, encouraging the children/young people to socialise and to join organisations outside the Home.
• To facilitate children/young people to develop life and social skills and age-appropriate independence and to learn to manage their own behaviour through the establishment of purposeful and constructive relationships.
• To undertake link worker tasks and responsibilities.
• To assist in maintaining proper records in accordance with the recording guidelines.
• To work in accordance with Service policies, the Children's Homes Regulations 1991, and current Health & Safety legislation.
• To attend relevant courses and study days to develop and broaden awareness and skills in accordance with the Home's staff development/training plan.
• To take responsibility for the daily running of the Home on a planned basis in the absence of senior staff and the Head of Home (grade 4 position only).
• The role may require driving (however this is not essential)., Please note this role involves shift working including alternative weekends working, this can include sleep in duties.
  
  Ideally, you would hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF) or equivalent qualification, however it is not essential if the candidate is willing to work towards this qualification.
You should be:
• Resilient, you must be able to work in an environment that is emotionally and/or physically demanding.
• Committed to working with children and young people aged 8 to 18 who present complex and often, challenging behaviours.
• Have appropriate knowledge and experience of working with children and committed to training and continued professional development.
• Be a team player and be approachable.
• Creative and able to use your own initiative whilst working in a challenging environment.
• Enthusiastic and highly adaptable to changing circumstances.
  
  The Elms is a home for young people aged 8-18, accommodating up to five residents. Our mission is to inspire and support these young individuals to reach their full potential. The young people we care for have faced various adversities, often reflected in their behaviours.
Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and supportive environment. No two days are the same at the Elms, where our dedicated team collaborates closely. We offer excellent training opportunities, fostering continuous professional development (CPD) for our staff. A quote from one of our employees "I love my role; I am involved with daily care and support of the young people. I also have a good balance of admin tasks, working independently and through team working to provide a high standard service. My job role allows me to be continually learning and improving my practice". Another quote from a manager "I am passionate about bringing together the best team possible to assure the quality of care for our young people in the home. There is a great empathise on the skills shared by our very experienced team supporting on job training and the under-pinning legislation's mandatory qualifications. The home is committed to the continued professional development for staff, combine this with outstanding care for the young people"., We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.About the Business Unit Buckinghamshire is a successful, growing place with fantastic natural assets, a highly productive economy and many resourceful and thriving communities. However, we are far from complacent and our new and ambitious unitary authority is well placed to tackle the challenges associated with growth, an aging population, climate change and inequalities in both opportunities and outcomes - particularly for our children and young people. Children's Services is on an improvement journey and as our very recent Ofsted report shows, we have continued to improve despite the pressures of the pandemic and have built solid foundations for future success. Relationships with partners are strong and our collective response to the pandemic has strengthened and deepened our work together. We have a big, ambitious agenda for Buckinghamshire, and our teams work collaboratively and at pace to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people across the county. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire. Our key priorities include continuing to protect vulnerable children and young people from harm, whilst sustaining an environment where social work practice can thrive. Through our vital work with our partners, including The Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Childrens Partnership, we continue to improve our collective response to children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse and mental health issues. No matter what role you take on in our Children's services, you will be part of a team who is dedicated to supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential.


• Salary - £26,144 - £33,212 (Plus sleep-in allowance)
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 25 days (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Training and development including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Discounts on local cafes and restaurants, shops and leisure centres. Health and beauty, days out, hotels and theatre.
• Travel Choice Card with discounts on public transport.
• Personal car and bicycle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, depending on the length of Service.
• Upon completion of the probationary period and subject to eligibility., Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.