Residential Support Worker

Benefits:29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leaveGain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunitiesFlexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packagesPension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance coverStaff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.Why Action for Children?Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.A bit about the roleResidential Worker – Hillcrest House, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.Hillcrest House is a five-bedded Children’s home in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. We provide high-quality, trauma-informed care to care-experienced children and young people, as well as short breaks for those with additional needs.Our aim is simple: to create a safe, nurturing home where young people feel secure, valued, and able to thrive.We are expanding and are looking to welcome Residential Workers who will be a consistent and supportive presence in the daily lives of our young people — people who understands that relationships change lives.We are committed to supporting our staff through regular supervision, reflective practice, high quality training and ongoing professional development – because those that care for others deserve to be supported too.How you'll help to create brighter futuresBuild trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach (Training provided)Respond to emotional and behavioural needs with empathy and consistencySupport and contribute to individual care plansPlan and take part in activities that promote life skills, confidence and wellbeingWork as part of a 24/7 rota team, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins (Sleep-ins are paid in addition to salary)Support daily routines and promote dignity and respectWork collaboratively with families and partner agenciesMaintain clear, accurate recordsLet's talk about youYou are caring, bringing warmth, compassion and a commitment to lifelong learning, and you’re motivated by the chance to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives. You understand that all behaviour is a form of communication that requires a calm, kind response and curiosity about what needs the young person is communicating.You will have:A genuine interest in supporting care-experienced young people and children with disabilitiesAn understanding of — or willingness to learn about — trauma-informed practiceExperience in residential, childcare or social care settings is helpful, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills from other people‑focused rolesExperience supporting young people with a range of emotional or behavioural needs is helpful but full training and support is provided in our positive behaviour systemA strong commitment to safeguardingRegistered with the SSSC or willingness to do so within 6 months of employmentSVQ 3 and/or HNC in Social Care (or willingness to work towards - we will fund and support you to achieve this)A commitment to ongoing professional developmentThis is rewarding work where your kindness, patience and people skills can have a lasting impact. If you’re someone who shows care, can stay calm and supportive in difficult moments and treats others with respect, you already have the foundations to thrive here. If you are ready to commit to making a lasting difference in young people’s lives, we would welcome your application.Good to knowApplication ProcessPlease note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.Contact: Jessica Jarvis email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13432Diversity, equality and inclusionAt Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates. We are taking deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society at Action for Children. We have a diversity and inclusion strategy and an anti-racism action plan as well as a range of diversity and inclusion staff networks and groups. We welcome applications from peo