Therapeutic Residential Support Worker - Fostering Team

Location
Job type Permanent
Salary £25.5k per year
Reference 181571

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Therapeutic Residential Support Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Haringey.

The salary for this permanent Therapeutic Residential Support Worker job is up to £25,500 per annum

Main duties:

  • To be aware of the company’s Statement of Purpose and Function and the Residential Worker’s role in implementing them.
  • To be aware of company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard.
  • To participate in the care and education programmes applicable to each individual young person.
  • To contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of each individual Placement Plan.
  • To promote and uphold anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities practices in line with company policy.
  • To create a friendly and relaxed environment for the young persons encouraging enjoyment, self-motivation, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.
  • To provide young people with information and advice where appropriate or to help them to seek advice from appropriate sources.
  • To play an active part and promote the participation of young people, in the decision making process of the residential home.
  • To be aware, familiar with and observe the company guidelines on Health and Safety, Fire Safety Procedures and Food Hygiene.
  • To assist with the process of developing effective partnerships with parents and families.
  • To assist with the day-to-day administration of the residential home by completing and maintaining accurate recordings.
  • To assist in the maintenance, good housekeeping and upkeep of the residential home.
  • To support and maintain effective working relationships with all other staff and to promote good relationships with residents and the general Community.
  • To promote and uphold the good reputation of the company in all contact with external agencies and individuals.
  • To contribute to the development of individuals and the team through active participation in effective supervision, team meetings, training sessions etc.
  • To fully participate in the Rota system and to be available for “sleeping in” duties as required.
  • To undertake such duties as may be required by, Senior Residential Support Workers, Deputy and Home Managers, Head of Childcare Services or Directors from time to time.

Requirements of this Therapeutic Residential Support Worker job:

  • A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation.
  • Continual professional development.
  • Social Work England registered.

Contact:
This Therapeutic Residential Support Worker is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.