Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Johnstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization located in Johnstone is seeking a Residential Support Worker to assist young people with complex needs. The role involves responding to individual care plans, ensuring safety and welfare, and fostering partnerships with families and professionals. Candidates should have an understanding of child development and possess good interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on delivering excellent care.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development and training

Enhanced maternity package

Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification

Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• An understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well to others.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the needs of children/young people as per care plans.
• Work in partnership with families and relevant agencies.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• Promote a comfortable physical environment.

Skills

Understanding of developmental needs

Child Protection knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate self and others

Ability to deal with emotional stress

Teamwork

Job description

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Residential Support Worker,you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About The Red House:

The Red House provides a high level of service provision based on the principles of the National Care Standards and encompassing the key outcomes of GIRFEC, National Practice Model and Curriculum for Excellence.

Located in Johnstone, The Read House accommodated 6 young people from ages 12 to 19. We support those with acute mental health difficulties and complex needs. We offer an excellent relationship-based service to children and young people and provide a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

At the Red House, we care for, support, develop, and empower young people with complex difficulties to realise their potential in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.This is achieved through a holistic model of care which is distinctive of compassion, skill and evidence based positive intervention.

Our aim is to improve the life of children, we believe that children have the right to a safe and fun childhood and one that creates positive happy memories.