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Job Description - Child Support Worker

Karoo Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker who is passionate about advocating for young people and helping them maximise their choices, rights, and decision-making. This role is well suited to someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a newly opened provision set in the Durham countryside.

Who would be perfect for this role?

Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is committed to enriching the life of a young person.

Duties include

  • Taking on the role of a corporate parent, providing young people with care, guidance, and direction.
  • Building genuine and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced complex early lives, working within a trauma-informed model.
  • Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care.
  • Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) while developing trust and mutual respect with the young person.
  • Supporting young people with complex needs.
  • Taking immediate action whenever the welfare or safety of a young person is at risk.
  • Ensuring the wishes, thoughts, and feelings of young people are heard and advocated for.
  • Delivering high-quality support and guidance to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
  • Supporting the Residential Home Manager in exceeding expectations during Inspection and Regulation 44 visits by demonstrating positive outcomes.
  • Being flexible and participating in activities with young people, as well as attending all necessary appointments.
  • Managing complex behaviours to encourage engagement in positive and structured routines, including support during crisis intervention.
  • Providing care that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of children and young people.
  • Applying Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE) alongside Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to create an environment that supports development and promotes positive outcomes.
  • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.

Person Specification

  • QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it within the required timescales.
  • Ability to engage with young people who present challenging behaviours and have complex emotional needs.
  • Two years’ experience in a children’s residential setting is desirable.
  • Ability to work required shift patterns, including weekends, overnight shifts, late shifts, and bank holidays.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Job Type -Full-time

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Application question(s):

  • Do you have full right to work status in the UK?

Experience:

  • children's residential: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • full UK Driving Licence (required)
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