Sessional Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker Bank

Mowbray, Durham

Salary: £13.45-£14.10 per hour (DOE)

Hours of Week: 0

About Mowbray House:

Mowbray House offers six spacious bedrooms, communal rooms and a one-bedroom cottage. Located in Crook, Mowbray House Supports vulnerable people from ages 18 – 65, giving supporting with learning disabilities and autism.

For some Mowbray could be there forever home; for others, it is about developing their independence, self-confidence, and social skills to enable them to move forward and live a more independent life.

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of our residents.
• Adult protection issues and safeguarding procedures.
• Working within a team & ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (residents and staff at all levels).

As a Residential Practitioner you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of our residents as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with our residents, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting their needs.
• To ensure that work with our residents is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of our residents is paramount. Physical intervention may be required, as a last resort only, where there is a significant risk of harm to residents or staff.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing adults in residential cares’ care/health plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding adults.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

What We Offer

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Progression Opportunities
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Access to retail discounts via Blue Light Scheme

If this sounds like the role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults that we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

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