Residential Worker

Job Description

Ormiston, East LothianCirca £23,600 + additional sleep-in paymentsPermanent, Full-Time working 37 Hours per weekBrilliant benefitsWe offer 29 days holiday plus public/bank holidays,flexiblematernity, adoption and paternity packages, pension scheme where we contribute up to 7%, an employee discount portal and much more.Giving children and young people the foundations they need to thrive.The roleKamali House is located within a residential area of Ormiston, East Lothian and has been registered to provide long term care to a maximum of two young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour who are unable to live with their own families.As a Residential Worker you will primarily be based in our long term residential in Ormiston. You will provide care for our young people throughout the day by supporting with set routines, attend to personal care and administer medication following appropriatetraining. You will work with the team to develop and deliver young person-centred plans in relation to their needs through ought the day. You will be planning and supporting the young person in taking part in activities based at the service as well as outin the community such as trips to the beach, theme parks, community-based activities and groups and various other activities in order to develop their social and life skills.We work directly with children and young people with complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We work in partnership with CAMHS LD and our own Behaviour Consultant to develop and deliver person centres support plans that offer consistencyand clear outcomes for all out young people.We firmly believe that behaviour is communication and work to identify what the young people are trying to tell us through their behaviour and support them to communicate that in a positive way.Working in residential care is both challenging and rewarding. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support and guidance to reach their potential and support their aspirations for a positive future, and this is a vital part of our work.We LOVE what we do. And why wouldnt we In what other job do you get to go bowling, trips to the zoo and theme parks or even have a cheeky Nandos, all in a days workThis role will be working 37 hours a week on a 3 week rolling pattern of 1 weekend off in 3. Shifts are 7am- 2.30pm or 2pm9.30pm. We are open to discussions around shift flexibility, if required, at interview stage.You will make a difference by:-Getting involved in lots of fun activities! dressing up, arts & crafts, construction toys, Lego, baking and messy play.-Helping youngpeoplein all aspects of their daily lives.-Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both youngpeople, colleagues and other professionals.-Being a creative thinker and having a solution focused approach.-Using your skills, knowledge and experience to meet the needs ofyoungpeople.You will need:-A commitment to working on shift rota pattern, which includes midweek, weekends and bank holidays.-A positive approach, providing a fun environment for all the children in ourcare.-Ideally, a HNC and SVQ 3 in a social care discipline (or a qualification which would meet the registrationrequirements) or a commitment to working towards these.-Experience of workingwithchildren and youngpeoplewithdisabilities.-Safeguarding knowledge.How do you apply:- Please click on the Apply Now button.- We shall ask you for asupportingstatement telling us why you are right for this role and a CV, so pleasehavesomething handy to upload this sectionwillhelp you submittheapplicationIf you needsupport in applyingor have anyquestions Please call Sam Richardson, Recruitment Partner, on or email .ukWe may stop taking applicationsearly than advertised if we find the right person. So, try to get your application in early.The way we workWe work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.Learn more about ourbehaviours and values to understand more about theway we workon our Action for Children website.Rewards We proud of the passionate people who work at Action for Children. And we offer a generous rewards package to recognise them. Find out more on our careers websiteFor safe and happy childhoodsAt Action for Children, we protect and support childre