Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker, Children’s Services

We are St Helens Borough Council

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.

Making a Difference as Residential Support Worker

The main purpose of the post is to contribute to the provision of our Short Breaks Service that supports children and young people with learning disabilities and associated health needs. You'll be providing high quality individualised care in an exciting and rewarding environment.

The role includes direct support of children and young people aged 7-17 years old who attend the service for a short break. The successful candidate will also Key Work a small amount of cases, building close links and therapeutic relationships with the families we support. Full training is provided for all aspects of the role.

It would be preferable if applicants have some experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting and have an ability to work directly with vulnerable young people and manage challenging behaviour. The service operates a 24hr service and this role will involve shift work, including rotation on to waking nights.

St Helens council will support your development as you work towards and complete your Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (with social care pathway) within 2 years of commencement. You must be willing to complete this course to apply for the position.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise your existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us.

Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Equality & Diversity
St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.

NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan
Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.