Job Summary
To join a team offering comprehensive residential services for children and young people aged between 8-18 years. Our aim being to ensure the physical, social, emotional care and development of the young people at the establishment.
General Duties
· To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practises are maintained at all times.
· To support the staff team in all aspects of the establishments operation.
· To maintain positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the establishment.
· To provide safe, warm and supportive environment to our Young People
· To maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young person
· To be involved in the implementation of care plans
· To assist in the provision of reports when required.
· To attend Review and planning meetings when required
· To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
· To participate in the general activities of the establishment and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunity for each resident.
· To make outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment.
· To undertake delegated household duties as required
· To undertake regular supervision sessions as required.
· To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
· To accept responsibility for such monies as may be required in the carrying out of your duties.
· To undertake sleeping in duties as required.
· To comply with the policies, procedures and practise of the establishment.
· To respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment?
· To be available to cover, staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies.
· To provide a positive role model for colleagues and to Young People
· To deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (log books, Daily information sheets, accident book, incident forms, population returns etc.)
· To maintain case file records, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits and the implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan
· Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager
· To play a key role in ensuring that young people receive safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led support that meets their individual needs and helps them achieve positive outcomes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Pay: £26,208.00-£34,128.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker