Residential Child & Young People Support Worker Apprenticeship

We are a 2 bed children’s home providing medium to long-term residential care services for children and young people aged 8 to 17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding service and creating a caring and nurturing environment.

We support our young people in growing their self-esteem, resilience and trust whilst focussing on building positive relationships and being able to re-engage them in education.

Your role will include:

Providing Direct Care and Support:

Assist children and young people with daily activities, including personal care, education, recreation, and life skills development, while ensuring their safety and well-being

Building Positive Relationships:

Establish and maintain supportive, trusting relationships with the children and young people to promote their emotional and social development

Implementing Care Plans:

Work closely with the care team to implement individualised care plans, supporting the specific needs, goals, and progress of each child or young person

Managing Challenging Behaviours:

Use approved behaviour management techniques to de-escalate challenging situations, promoting a calm and safe environment while adhering to safeguarding policies

Maintaining Records and Documentation:

Keep accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities, incidents, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards

Benefits Include:

£200 bonus if we achieve an “outstanding” Ofsted rating £100 bonus if we achieve a “good” Ofsted rating Yearly DBS update service PAID for by us Blue Light discount card Extra PAID day off for your birthday every year 28 days holiday per year Additional £50 for taking part in the sleep-in rota (Up to 2 nights per week) Meals included during working hours Company pension scheme

Training:

Children, Young people and Families Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible 

Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a SEMH provision Young people may be placed at Quest Homes for a variety of reasons.

Working Hours :
Shifts TBC (Will Include Evenings & Weekends)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Patience