Resource Worker

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Resource Worker to work within Middlesbrough Council. This is a full time hybrid position, and we are paying £17.48 per hour for this role. 

The role:

To provide a high quality of care and support, which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioural, health, social and cultural needs of the children and families for whom the home provides a service. This may include working with children with challenging behaviour, complex emotional problems, mental health and other additional/special needs.

The post holder will be based initially in a named Home, but will be expected to be prepared to work in any Middlesbrough Children’s Home or Centre as needed, or to work with children who are living in the community. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a high quality of care and support, which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioural, health, social and cultural needs of the children and families for whom the Centre provides a service. This will include working in the home, and also working to support children in the community, in other settings, and working in children’s own homes.

Follow Care Plans and any other plans in place for the child, including safeguarding plans, health plans, and behavioural plans.

Support the child attending educational, religious, social and cultural activities.

Supervising contact between children, young people and members of their family or others as directed by the court, or in line with Care Planning.

Administer medication once training has been given, which may include emergency medication.

Attend relevant meetings related to the care of children including review, and planning meetings.

Complete appropriate recording and documentation related to the care of children including recording on the computer database. Use other information technology and associated systems as needed.

Take part in training, supervision and appraisal, and attend team meetings and development days. Work in other parts of the service for short periods either as part of training or development, or to meet the needs of service users.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.

  Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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