Residential Support Worker in Clwyd

This Residential Support Worker role leads on shift and requires a committed individual to foster a psychologically safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care.

Their proactive approach to risk management safeguards our young people's wellbeing, allowing them to guide a team to deliver the highest quality of care.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.

In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.

Our Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl is a five-bedded therapeutic residential home for children and young people between the ages of 7-17 years.

We provide support for young people who are likely to have experienced early childhood trauma. You would be a part of a dynamic team to support and encourage our young people to reach their full potential. Some young people may experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and have poor communication skills which can lead to disruptive behaviours and a positive compassionate attitude is paramount.

• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care children and young people (or recognised equivalent) or currently working towards.
• Experience of shift leading a team of support workers
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as agreed via the rolling rota.
• Experience and training in safeguarding

How to apply

If you require any support to apply, please contact: Scott Jones via email at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13934

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children's Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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Residential Support Worker

Job title: Residential Support Worker

Salary: £25,949 - £30,000 per annum - With higher salary considered for exceptional candidate plus an opportunity to earn an additional £4,200 per annum based on an average of 7 sleep-ins per month

Location: Rhyl

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time - 37 hours per week

The Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl is a five-bedded therapeutic residential home for children and young people aged 7-17.

We provide support to young people who are likely to have experienced trauma during their early childhood. You would be part of a dynamic team that supports and encourages our young people to reach their full potential. Some young people may suffer from low self-esteem, depression, low mood and poor communication skills which can lead to challenging behaviour, so a nurturing and positive approach is vital.

This Residential Support Worker role leads on shift and requires a committed individual to foster a psychologically safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care.

Their proactive approach to risk management safeguards the wellbeing of our young people, enabling us to deliver the highest quality of care.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, they'll ensure the wellbeing of our children and young people is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.

In return, we offer detailed induction and incredible opportunities for career progression. You will have the necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team.

• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• You will manage/lead case planning work, including conducting assessments, reviewing and managing risks.
• Coordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi-agency working and producing information for families, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care children and young people (or recognised equivalent) or currently working towards.
• Experience of shift leading a team of support workers
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as agreed via the rolling rota.
• Experience and training in safeguarding
• Experience of developing tailored care plans

Contact: recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13934. We would be happy to provide any support you may need.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, and disabled candidates, as they are under-represented at Action for Children. We want to take purposeful and deliberate steps to ensure equal opportunities for every group in society and at Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

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Job description

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Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Make a Difference - Workshop in Residential Services