Overview
Arborvitae Care Services (ACS) are looking for individuals who can function as positive role models for our young people, individuals who will embody our values and have the desire to make a difference to the lives of young people. We want people who are warm, compassionate, initiative-taking, clever and creative.
Are you naturally caring and supportive? Are you resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenging behaviours? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Would you like to work in a role that enhances the lives of others? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We have homes in Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas and are currently recruiting for full time positions within our Children’s Homes.
About Us
ACS was founded in 2023 and despite being in its early stages, ACS prides itself on having a team with extensive knowledge, expertise, qualifications, and experience.
Arborvitae, which means ‘Tree of Life’ in Latin, represents unity and serves as a constant reminder that one is never alone or isolated. Our company’s guiding principle: ‘Dum vita est, spes est,’ a Latin phrase that conveys the message that ‘where there is life there is hope!
ACS are not only dedicated to but, specialise in providing a high-quality service, care, and protection for looked after children in the UK; we are also deeply committed to our core belief that “every child matters” and our motto, Dum vita est, spes est.
We believe our support service to be one of a kind and bringing with it a positive environment for all. We offer safe, secure, and protected placements for children and young people aged 8-16 from complex backgrounds, who display challenging behaviour, who are having difficulty finding a suitable placement.
We are a dynamic professional and innovative company; we strive for excellence by investing in our team. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children we care for.
ACS is not only committed to providing exceptional care and support, but we believe that every child and young adult facing crisis deserves the best possible care and support. Our mission is to empower and educate young people, helping and enabling them to overcome their challenges and thrive in life. We offer a great environment for our young people to live and grow, and, a fantastic place for you to work.
Our Head Office is located in Warrington, and we operate throughout the Northwest with ambitious plans for expanding across the UK through organic growth, research, and development.
Qualities
We are more than willing to provide full support and training to the right person for our team if you are new to this sector. However, there are a few qualities that we will be looking for:
- A flexible and ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to try new approaches to achieve positive results
- An ability to work independently while also be an effective team player
- A positive attitude to be handle challenging situations
If you don’t already have the relevant qualification in residential childcare, we are willing to invest in enhancing your skills and supporting you every step of the way
Working for us, you will be an instrumental part of the children’s journey towards change. Our purpose is to give young people a positive childhood experience, and that is where committed and compassionate people like you can make a huge difference in the children today and beyond into adulthood.
As a Residential Support Worker
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, and help towards the bright future they deserve, attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs. You will provide a high standard of care and support, in a professional manner, to vulnerable young people, with emotional behavioural difficulties.
You will develop a good working relationship with both children and young people and other stakeholders through building positive relationships.
You will be part of a team who work together to create a safe, stable environment to ensure each young person is achieving a better quality of life, positive outcomes and learning experiences.
Requirements and Skills
- To work with all professionals, families, and the young people to ensure that their needs are being met.
- To be part of the team, in ensuring the home is a safe and caring environment, whilst consistently promoting the child’s/young person’s welfare and safety in and out the home.
- Be able to produce accurate reports on the day-to-day activities of the young people ensuring good attention to detail when report writing.
- Support Worker’s need to be able to demonstrate active listening skills and work with a solution focused approach when potential problems are presented.
- To be able to support the homes Team Leaders in the effective management of the home and staff team.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Essential criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years.
Desirable criteria
- Two years’ experience supporting young people in a children’s residential setting.
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Work Location
The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
If you are ready for a new challenge in a growing company, please submit your CV for review.
