Job Description

Role: Residential Support Worker

Salary: £27,399.00 per annum (depending on skills, qualification and experience)

Location: Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – Offering a 37 hour a week contract, you will be working every other weekend.

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.
• Free Parking
• 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.
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.  

Why Action for Children?

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years. 

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our 'Driven by Love' video.

A bit about the role

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic residential support workers to join our team supporting a young gentleman in his forever home. This role involves providing 4:1 wrap around support, ensuring his safety well-being and development.

The young gentleman who is 19 years old, has transitioned from Ofsted to CQC. He has a very cheeky sense of humour and enjoys interacting with staff he has a passion for music with his tastes ranging from Afrobeats to Pulp. He enjoys being driven in his new car so a driving licence would be beneficial however not essential.

The successful candidate will be confident and be able to build a strong report with him. You will support in all aspects of his daily life including his education which takes place in the home, social activities and personal care.

Due to the location just outside of Aylesbury and the limited public transport options, especially on weekends and bank holidays, it is essential the applicants have their own transport.

We're looking for someone who is engaging, patient and has a good sense of humour to match his own. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in our young person's life and have the skills and experience to meet his complex needs, we encourage you to apply.

About the service

Maybrook is in the picturesque village of Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, it is a beautifully renovated home designed to provide our young person his forever home.

Our dedicated team offer person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of our young person.

At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to supporting him through a diverse range of needs, including autism and behaviours of concern. We believe in fostering an environment that promotes growth, understanding, and stability, enabling the young person to thrive in a safe and nurturing setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact in their life and be part of a compassionate team dedicated providing exceptional care.  

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Our Residential support workers provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk by:

• 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.

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 Adult Care Diploma (or recognised equivalent).

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

Help with your application

If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13716

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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