Residential Support Worker

Benefits: 

• 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. 

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help 

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. 

A bit about the role 

Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.

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.

About the service 

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our remarkable young individuals as a Residential Support Worker as part of our Stoneside Short Breaks community!

Your role involves closely monitoring the well-being and safety of the young individuals during their short breaks. This includes creating a nurturing environment and addressing any specific needs.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality residential care and short breaks services to support young individuals with various learning disabilities.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

Some key responsibilities of a Residential Support Worker are:

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• 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.
• Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other professionals.

Let's talk about you 

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. Ideally you will have: 

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust 
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families 
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting 
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role 
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. 

Salary: £25,811 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Contract/Hours: Full time, Permanent