Residential Support Worker

Salary: £26,099 per annum Location: Glasgow, Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours, Day shifts- 7:15am- 2:45pm, 2:15pm- 9:45pm. Night shifts- 9:30pm- 7:30am, Casual will also be considered, Benefits: Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave Cycle to work scheme Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day. A bit about the role As a Residential Support Worker, you will help create a warm, safe and supportive home where the young person can thrive.

You ’ ll build positive relationships while supporting them to develop independence, enjoy new experiences and achieve their personal goals. The role includes: Supporting daily routines and promoting independence. Planning and taking part in fun, meaningful activities and community outings. Encouraging confidence, resilience and life skills.

Providing compassionate support that meets the young person’s individual needs, including responding to behaviours of concern and, where required, supporting with health and personal care. Monitoring wellbeing and safeguarding the young person in a nurturing environment. No two days are the same. While the role can be busy and rewarding, you’ll never be doing it alone.

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications as part of a supportive and dedicated team. If you’re passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you. About the service Stoneside Family Support is expanding, and we are excited to open Stoneside Flat 2, a new specialist residential service supporting one young person in their own living space.

Our aim is to provide a safe, stable and nurturing home where the young person can develop confidence, independence and life skills while achieving their full potential. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes positive experiences, wellbeing and meaningful opportunities within the local community.

How you'll help to create brighter futures Some key responsibilities of a Residential Support Worker are: Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk. Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.

Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives. Having good communication skills and the ability to engage well with both young people, colleagues and other professionals. Let's talk about you Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge?

We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

Why Action for Children? Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters. We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need.

A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here. Will you join us? How to apply Contact: Please submit an application via our careers page. If you have any further questions, you can contact Jessica Jarvis at [email protected] quoting reference 13939 Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities. We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team. Want to get to know Action for Children better?

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