Childrens Residential Support Worker- London Based

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Job description

Residential Support Worker working with children age 12-17 years old. Multiple London sites available

Residential Support Worker-

\u00A310.50 Per Hour temp to perm- Residential support worker working with age 12-17.
Contract\/shift work

Your will be working in a leading residential home providing support to young people ages between 12- 17 years old. You will actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Main duties:

* To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person.
* Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security.
* Ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents.
* To assist in the provision\/preparation of meals in the home
* To assist and support young people through the process of leaving care.
* Encourage young people to develop their full educational and vocational attainment.
* Observe and assess the behaviour of young people.
* To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each young person.
* To undertake in planning for and preparation of young people for admission or discharge, to and from residential care. This may include professional negotiations to ensure that the young person transfers to an environment stable for that individual and one where he\/she can cope or be assisted to cope

you MUST have:

* A Level 3 NVQ\/QCS in Health and Social Care
* A MINIMUM of 2 years experience in a residential setting
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In order to proceed we require from you:

* Application form( which we will provide you with after speaking with you)
* Right to work e.g: Passport, ID, NI,Proof of address
* Be able to provide us with relevant Reference detail
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