About this role
Maplewood Recruitment are currently working with a Residential Children's Home that support children and young people with learning disabilities and associated behaviours.
Responsible to: Senior Support Worker, Shift Leader, Deputy Manager, Manager
Hours: Shift work that includes long days, split shifts and alternate weekend work.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
To participate in the deliver of agreed support programmes through small group or individual work.Carry out domestic duties as required.Assist young people with their daily independent living skills.Where necessary assist young people with personal care.Read and write appropriate reports and reviews as required.Welcome families and visitors to the house and encourage their involvement in planning learning opportunities of the young person.Respect the young person’s right to confidentiality and comply with the company’s Care Policy.Work within the policies, procedures and statutory requirements of the company’s Care.Carry out the roles in accordance with anti-discriminatory practice.Have working knowledge of health, hygiene and safety regulations.Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the young people in their home.Give regular feedback on the support and significant issues in the young person’s day.Learn how to access a range of resource material in order to support learning.Attend Review Meetings.Take part in regular staff and supervision meetings.Attend training as directed.Where appropriate fulfil a key working role.This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.