Residential Support Worker

Together Trust are recruiting for two of our short breaks services in Cheadle and Romiley. The respite services cater for children and young people who have Autistic spectrum conditions, physical disabilities, complex health needs and learning disabilities. We provide a secure, well-equipped outdoor play areas, sensory/low stimulus rooms, very pleasant communal living and areas where young people are encouraged to develop their life skills. We offer a ‘home from home’ experience. Our accredited shared care provision for young people with autism and associated behaviours in North West England children and young people can spend over 75 nights per year in placement and the remaining time with parents/carers in their family home.  Applications are therefore welcomed from experienced Residential Children's Care Workers with proven ability to support young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Challenging Behaviour. You will work as part of an enthusiastic team of RSCW’s providing a safe, caring and accepting environment with direction and support to our children and young people

Essential Job Requirements

• Ability to work alongside staff teams to provide a high level of care.
• Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care.
• Ensure record keeping and administrative duties are met including care plans and all relevant paperwork is updated.
• Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends (care is 24/7).
• Proactiveness to undertake all additional duties including cleaning, laundry, preparing for the next day.

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge of current legislation.
• Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person’s Workforce, Social Work Degree or equivalent, or the willingness to work towards.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.

Benefits

Together Trust is a company committed to its employees. As a company in addition to a competitive salary we offer many additional benefits to our employees:

• Pension Auto-enrolment
• Death in Service Scheme
• Recognized Training and Qualifications
• Childcare vouchers, aiming to assist employees with families.

The successful applicant for the Residential Children’s Worker role will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and development and must be capable of adapting their work practice to the ethos of the home. Our services are 24/7, therefore, we need our staff to be flexible Monday to Sunday.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Together Trust is committed to equality and diversity, but is under represented in the work force by men, men and women from ethnic groups and people with disabilities. The Together Trust therefore welcomes applicants regardless of their racial, ethnic or national origin, religion or beliefs, disability, sexuality, age or responsibilities for dependents