ZG Recruitment
Family Assessment Residential Support Worker
Job Location
Great Bowden, United Kingdom
Job Description
Family Assessment Residential Support Worker
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Permanent and full time (37hrs pw)
£24,398 - £29,172
Working within a family assessment centre supporting mother and baby
ZG Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Family Assessment Residential Support Worker. Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with families and children who have a range of complex needs? We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to start a brand new career in our Family Residential Centre as a Family Assessment Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Service overview; the service is currently on an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
It has 3 self-contained flats with the capacity to house up to 3 families at any one time. Families utilising this type of service may include parents with moderate to high learning needs, those presenting with issues around domestic violence, and or substance/alcohol misuse. Additionally, they may have experienced mental ill health and/or trauma. During their stay, the parents will be supported in their parenting by our team, whilst being assessed by Leicestershire County Council Children's Service.
Our team is supportive in its approach, with our primary aim revolving around promoting best practices, through guidance, role modelling, key work sessions and practical advice on matters relating to concerns, risk, safety, routines, and boundaries.
Some of the responsibilities of the Family Assessment Residential Support Worker include but are not limited to:
* To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
* To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
* To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
* To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
* To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application for our Family Assessment Residential Support Worker:
* Must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
* Relevant experience working with children & young people in a children's home setting.
* Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Whilst Market Harborough will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to support our other homes should the need arise. These are located in Hinckley, Coalville and Syston
Location: Great Bowden, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Permanent and full time (37hrs pw)
£24,398 - £29,172
Working within a family assessment centre supporting mother and baby
ZG Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Family Assessment Residential Support Worker. Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with families and children who have a range of complex needs? We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to start a brand new career in our Family Residential Centre as a Family Assessment Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Service overview; the service is currently on an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
It has 3 self-contained flats with the capacity to house up to 3 families at any one time. Families utilising this type of service may include parents with moderate to high learning needs, those presenting with issues around domestic violence, and or substance/alcohol misuse. Additionally, they may have experienced mental ill health and/or trauma. During their stay, the parents will be supported in their parenting by our team, whilst being assessed by Leicestershire County Council Children's Service.
Our team is supportive in its approach, with our primary aim revolving around promoting best practices, through guidance, role modelling, key work sessions and practical advice on matters relating to concerns, risk, safety, routines, and boundaries.
Some of the responsibilities of the Family Assessment Residential Support Worker include but are not limited to:
* To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
* To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
* To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
* To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
* To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application for our Family Assessment Residential Support Worker:
* Must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
* Relevant experience working with children & young people in a children's home setting.
* Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Whilst Market Harborough will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to support our other homes should the need arise. These are located in Hinckley, Coalville and Syston
Location: Great Bowden, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
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