Job description
Seeking a Residential Support in Gateshead!
Job Title: Residential Support
Location: Gateshead
Rate: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long Term
Start Date: Immediate
Do you have a passion for transforming the lives of individuals into residential care?
GSL Education are on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our supportive team in Gateshead. This is your chance to make a profound impact, providing care and support to individuals with diverse needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing environment!
About the Role:
As a Residential Support Worker in Gateshead, you will be responsible for providing care and support to individuals in a residential setting. You will work closely with other staff to create a safe and nurturing environment, helping residents to develop both personally and socially.
Key Responsibilities of Residential Support Worker:
- Provide Direct Care: Offer day-to-day care and support to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
- Support Individual Plans: Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to each resident's needs.
- Monitor Well-being: Track and assess the well-being and progress of each resident, adapting support strategies as necessary.
- Collaborate with Staff and External Agencies: Work closely with other support staff and external agencies to ensure a cohesive approach to each resident's care and development.
- Create a Positive Environment: Foster a positive and inclusive environment where all residents feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Engage and Motivate Residents: Use a variety of methods to engage and motivate residents, catering to different needs and preferences.
- Maintain Records: Keep detailed records of each resident's progress, including assessments, observations, and feedback, and communicate this information to relevant parties.
Requirements of Residential Support Worker:
- Experience: Prior experience in supporting individuals in a residential setting is essential.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effectively interacting with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain strong, supportive relationships with all members of the care community.
- Commitment: Demonstrate a deep commitment to helping individuals, exhibiting patience and empathy.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or training in social care (desirable but not essential).
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy a daily rate of £90 - £110.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a community that values collaboration and innovation.
- Excellent Resources: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to enhance care and support.
To work with us, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Residential Support Worker ready to inspire and support individuals on their career journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client at Gateshead!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality support for staff in residential settings across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Residential Support Worker’ role in Gateshead, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.