About the Role
Upon Joining us as a Residential Support Worker at Sanctuary Homes the successful candidate will be responsible for
supporting other members of staff in the provision of care for young people; ensuring young people retain as much
of their dignity and individuality as possible as well as being involved in the general activities of the placement.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will possess a genuine interest in working within a caring environment with
young people, that can demonstrate excellent communications skills with the ability to adapt in different
professional situations.
Working both within a team and as an individual will be key in achieving the objectives within this role, so being a
team player and a self-starter is another important quality we are looking for within a potential candidate.
The successful candidate will be able to remain flexible, agile, and reliable throughout their position. When
necessary, the candidate will remain confidential and all round trustworthy.
As a RSW you will be expected to willingly undertake and participate in your own professional and personal
development engaging in training when available.
This role would suit a strong communicator who has the ability to adapt in different situations, whilst confidently able
to demonstrate and actively encourage high standards of cleanliness, nurturing an inclusive homely environment
along the way.
You will have a positive can-do attitude with the upmost respect for young people, their families, other staff, Social
Workers, visitors, neighbours, and any relevant others.
Shift times are set and cannot be changed so please do not apply if you cannot do any of the times below.
- 07.45 – 15.45
- 15.00 – 23.00
- 22.00 – 08.00
Roles & Responsibilities
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the placement is upheld at all times.
- Support and encourage young people in household chores and carry out any assigned staff chores.
- Assist in preparing and serving of meals and drinks and encourage healthy balanced diet.
- Handle and monitor the placement’s petty cash records as required.
- When not attending to young people’s needs, use the time constructively in undertaking domestic duties
as requested/required, updating self with knowledge of care plans and/or other essential updates. - Maintain duty of care and safe working practice towards self, young people, and other staff.
- Report immediately any clinical incident, any accident or near miss occurring within or outside of the
placement in the course of duties. - Report immediately any illness of an infectious nature along with any faulty appliances, damaged furniture
or equipment and any other potential hazards. - Administer medication to young people after adequate training.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the placement’s health and safety policy, emergency and
fire procedures and all health and safety-related checks and processes. - Make self-aware and act on information and advice contained in company circulars, memos, and emails.
- Drive company vehicles on trips and errands ensuring safely driven and within speed limits at all times.
- Complete written and typed records, forms and reports accurately, honestly and within appropriate
timescales. - Assist young people who have restricted cognitive abilities in achieving optimum activities of daily living.
- To support the development of the process, practices and delivery of the young person’s care and
progress. - Support and encourage young people’s independence by assisting with their independent living skills,
personal hygiene etc. - Participate in social activities within and outside of the placement by interacting with young people and
helping them with meaningful activities and interests. - Escort and supervise young people during social outings and trips from the placement.
- To engage as a named Key worker for one or more young person, assisting senior and trained staff in
providing care. - Monitor/observe young people who may be distressed and/or display challenging behaviour due to
emotional, intellectual, or mental health needs, reporting any changes. - Ensure the security of the placement is maintained at all times in line with company policy
Experience and & Qualifications
- Diploma level 3 (or expected to work towards Diploma level 3)
- A full clean driving Licence.
- Work to and understand the minimum standards and guidance contained within the Ofsted Quality
Standards and other relevant guidance and legislation. - Experience within a similar role is preferred.
- 21 years of age or older – due to nature of the work.
