Senior Residential Support Worker
CurrentPURPOSE OF THE ROLE• To maintain high standards in the home and act as a positive role model.• To assist in formulating assessments of needs for each young person.• To assist the Care Manager and Deputy in the management of the home in all aspects appropriate to the Statement of Purpose, Young Persons Guide, Placement Plans and Workforce Plan..• To assist in returning young people to their families if appropriate and in line with their Care Plans or enable them to move on to… Show more PURPOSE OF THE ROLE• To maintain high standards in the home and act as a positive role model.• To assist in formulating assessments of needs for each young person.• To assist the Care Manager and Deputy in the management of the home in all aspects appropriate to the Statement of Purpose, Young Persons Guide, Placement Plans and Workforce Plan..• To assist in returning young people to their families if appropriate and in line with their Care Plans or enable them to move on to alternative carers or independence at the appropriate stage in their lives.• To implement each young person’s care plan taking into account their wishes and views. To share and develop the care plan with the team and external professionals.• To ensure the young people are safeguarded and protected within the Children’s Home and wider community• To act as a Key Worker to an individual young person.• To help to undertake assessments and formulate clear aims and objectives for each young person as required.• To provide a caring, nurturing and supportive environment in which young people will feel safe.• To take part in and advocate for the young person in their LAC review. • To exercise appropriate support of young people by being aware of their presenting needs.• The completion of good written records and reports relating to the individual young person’s general presenting behaviours, these include: weekly reports, placement plans, risk assessments, strategies, 24-hour management plans, and all others listed in the young person’s working file and homes computer system, these reports can be used in casework, conferences, Court Proceedings, Child protection reviews, LAC review and other professional meetings. • To ensure that the, Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the Regulations 2015 and allcompany Policies and Procedures are implemented and adhered to• To attend all training sessions booked via Head Office.. • To manage and lead individual shifts as required. Show less