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Job description

The Residential Social Worker will be part of the Residential Unit team, providing therapeutic residential care for children aged 5-11 years old. As Residential Social Worker, you will work to create a warm, caring environment which meets the emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual needs of the children or young persons accommodated in the home. The Residential Social Worker will be required to undertake the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Have shared responsibility for the day to day care and supervision of children and young people who live in the home which may include key worker responsibility for young people aged 5-11 years old.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of each child and young person, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• Engage with the Clinical team and other professionals in ensuring the relevant therapeutic measures are implemented when required.
• Develop working relationships with other agencies to support the needs of the young people living in residential care e.g. education.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementing and reviewing the care plan of each child and young person in the facility.
• To develop appropriate relationships that will promote the growth and development of the young people with the aim of encouraging emotional maturity.
• To establish a range of appropriate contacts within the local neighbourhood that will facilitate the involvement of the children and young people in outside activities.
• To accompany the young people, when necessary, to places of worship, holidays, outings and other occasions.
• To contribute to the daily life of the home through engaging with the children and young people in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care.
• Participate in staff meetings, consultations, group discussions and formal supervision as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Recognised Social Work Qualification. Hold appropriate NISCC registration or be eligible for immediate registration or have lodged an application with NISCC.
• Experience in working with children and young people who have experienced significant trauma.
• Hold a current full driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. (where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements)
• Experience in the use of IT including at least one of the core packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.