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Residential Support Worker

Action for Children35 open roles

Pay
£28,000 a year
Where
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Work mode
On site
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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Action for Children postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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Action for Children median: 14 days open

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Job Description

Role: Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader)

Location: Headington, Oxon

Salary: £28,000 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Contract/Hours: Permanent Full Time – 37 hours a week – Day Shifts - Shifts are: 7:00am - 14:30pm then 14:30pm - 21:30pm

Benefits:

  • 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
  • Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
  • Free Parking.
  • Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
  • Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
  • Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers’ discounts.
  • 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.

Why Action for Children?

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our 'Driven by Love' video.

About the Service:

Viking House is an overnight 6 bedded short break residential service, suitable for children and young people up to the age of 18 years of age with physical and/or learning disabilities, to include complex health and behavioural care needs.

We work to reduce the impact of the disability on the child's day to day life by providing support for them to participate, make choices, enjoy new experiences, make friendships and be part of their local community. At the same time parents and carers can have a much-needed break knowing their child is in a safe fun and enriching environment.

Central to our mission is the delivery of tailored, therapeutic care that acknowledges and responds to the profound impact trauma can have.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

  • Provide case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
  • Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
  • 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.
  • Supervise a team of support workers.
  • Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements.

Let's talk about you as a Residential Support Worker

Ideally, you will have:

  • Understanding on how to engage with young people.
  • Supervisory skills and be able to lead a team.
  • A positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
  • 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.

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?

Help with your application

If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at [email protected] quoting reference 13917

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re 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.

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