Residential Support Worker

This is a fun and welcoming home and you will be joining a committed and ambitious team, led by a manager who really wants to see you develop and reach your potential!

Park House was developed in partnership between Action for Children and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in 2012 and is a three-bedroom bungalow offering children and teenagers with disabilities short-term, planned residential breaks where the children can explore, make friends, access new opportunities and learn new life skills, all with the help from the staff team. Park House is purpose-built property in the heart of Port Talbot community close to beautiful Aberavon beach.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• 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.


• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.


• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.


• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements
  
  Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us., Are you a resilient Residential Support Worker and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:


• Experience of leading Shifts in a Care setting


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent).


• Experience and training in safeguarding


• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving


• Experience of developing tailored care plans


• The ability to create a safe and fun environment for both staff and children in the home and in the community
  
  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 670,000 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.

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time - 30 hours per week (worked over 4 to 5 days on a rota basis consisting of mornings, afternoons and waking nights),
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays


• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.


• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.


• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.


• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.


• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.


• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.