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Larchwood provides short breaks overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs. We are looking for a dedicated Children’s Residential Care and Support Worker on a part-time, permanent basis, working 20 hours per week.
Job Responsibility:
Participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions
Keywork for a number of children/young people ensuring their care plans and risk assessments reflect their ever-changing needs
Develop and support a wide range of fun activities that reflect the children/young people’s wishes and needs
Promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs
Promote the welfare of children and young people and to contribute to ensuring that children are safeguarded from abuse
Requirements:
Highly skilled and motivated team player
Enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support
Ability to work a rota pattern published one month in advance
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Must currently reside in the UK
Enhanced DBS Check required
What we offer:
25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club