Residential Childcare Worker

• Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Develop the young people’s self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting
• Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs
• Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding
• Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background
• Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community
• Take charge of services under your remit in the sustained absence of a Registered Manager and take responsibility of its day-to-day activities
• Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions
• Maintain communications with staff over all aspects of children and young people’s care, progress and behaviour and maintain appropriate records
• Communicate effectively with other staff, and actively participate in all staff meetings

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People, although not essential
• Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare
• Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle
• Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process
• Relevant experience / good understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2005
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children’s home
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Homes Regulations)
• Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting
• Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people
• Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of Microsoft Office including, Excel and Word

Portable DBS would be desirable

• 2 on 4 off pattern
• 225 – 285 Hours Annual Leave Per Year
• Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash