Residential Social Worker

Essential Education and Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work Qualification

• Hold appropriate NISCC registration or be eligible for immediate registration or have lodged an application with NISCC.

• Experience in working with children and young people who have experienced significant trauma.

• Hold a current full driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. (where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements)

• Experience in the use of IT including at least one of the core packages i.e. Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Have shared responsibility for the day to day care and supervision of children and young people who live in the home which may include key worker responsibility for young people aged 5-11 years old.

2. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of each child and young person, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

Engage with the Clinical team and other professionals in ensuring the relevant therapeutic measures are implemented when required.

4. Develop working relationships with other agencies to support the needs of the young people living in residential care e.g. education.

5. Participate in assessment, planning, implementing and reviewing the care plan of each child and young person in the facility.