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Meadholme provides extensive care and nurturing for children and young people with a wide range of difficulties; Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities. The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment consisting of 5 bedrooms, supporting young people from ages 12 to 18.
Job Responsibility:
Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans
Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies
Ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements
Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount
Participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans
Contribute in planning meetings and reviews
Understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people
Promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice
Requirements:
An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people
Child Protection issues and procedures
Knowledge of Social Care Services available to young people and their families
Working within a team
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding
Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals
Ability to deal with emotional stress
Ability to be flexible
Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels)
What we offer:
A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
A supportive environment
Competitive pay
Career development and training
Progression Opportunities
Enhanced maternity package
Enhanced annual leave
Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree