Children Support Worker at Young UK Today, Croydon

Join Our Team at Young UK Today!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young aged 8-17 ? Young UK Today is on a mission to provide safe and supportive environments. Our commitment to safer recruitment, equality, and diversity drives our mission.

We're Recruiting Key/Support Workers

WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP

Why Choose Us?

• Make a Real Difference: You'll play a crucial role in empowering young people, promoting their independence, and enhancing their overall well-being.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your development with ongoing training in areas like safeguarding, mental health support, and more, NVQ trainings
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a passionate team and collaborate with various professionals to transform young lives.
• Rewarding Work: Join an organisation dedicated to creating a positive change in the lives of vulnerable young individuals.

About Young UK Today

Founded in 2021, Young UK Today provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.. Young UK Today operates two children’s homes in South Croydon, providing therapeutic, relational, and child-centred care for children with complex needs.

Willow House provides structured and nurturing care for children with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental needs, and complex presentations. The home operates within a calm and predictable environment, with a focus on communication-led practice, sensory-informed approaches, and Positive Behaviour Support.

Olive House is a specialist home supporting children subject to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). The home provides therapeutic and structured care within a framework of safeguarding, risk management, and least restrictive practice.

Both homes operate under a shared ethos while maintaining distinct approaches aligned to the individual needs, risks, and presentations of the children placed.

Job Purpose

Residential Support Worker

Be an appropriate role model to children in the home and help meet their practical needs by providing support, advice, and assistance. To support children and you young people address their problems, concerns, and previous trauma and work with them to achieve health, well-being, and education outcomes, enabling them to reach their full potential. To support children to prepare for future independence and self-sufficiency.

General Duties

• Support children and young people in line with their care and placement plans.
• Promote dignity, respect, wellbeing, education, and positive outcomes.
• Encourage participation in daily routines, activities, and community opportunities.
• Support therapeutic interventions and help children manage conflict and challenges.
• Work effectively as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Specific Duties

• Provide direct care and support tailored to each child's needs.
• Act as a Key Worker and advocate for children in reviews and meetings.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Safeguard children and promote a safe, nurturing environment.
• Support children to develop independence, life skills, and future aspirations.
• Implement care plans, therapeutic support, and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Contribute to household routines, training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Education

· Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards it.

Experience

Working with trauma experienced children

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Effective record-keeping skills and maintaining the confidentiality

Knowledge and UnderstandingThe Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Data Protection Act 2018, and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Skill and Abilities

· Able to deal with challenging behaviour

· Able to support children with complex needs

· Able to be assertive and confident with children

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Awareness of confidentiality and data protection

Awareness of child protection and safeguarding

Awareness of substance misuse and child exploitation

Ability to work in a team

Equality and Diversity

· Promote equality and diversity by interpreting equality, diversity, and rights according to legislation and policies.

· Develop a culture of non-discrimination that supports individuals’ rights and eliminates patterns of discrimination.