Child Care Officer
Duration: Initially 3 monthsRate: £25 umbrella an hour (£20 PAYE an hour)Hours: 35 hours a week- Monday to Friday (term time) 2.30pm - 8.30pm- Monday to Friday (school holidays) 9.30am - 3.30pm
The London Borough of Merton is looking for a Brightwell Care Officer to join their service. As a Care Officer you will:
* Meet the care and recreation needs of the children with disabilities who are provided with short breaks
* Ensure a safe and stimulating environment is maintained for the children
* Work as a link worker, for an agreed number of children who are in receipt of short breaks liaising with the family to support the safe care of the young people
* Ensure children's welfare is paramount and that child protection policies and protocols are adhered to at all times
* Carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments, identifying next steps for children's and young people's development
* Actively promote and implement the short breaks service's vision, with a clear focus on children's/young people achievements and participation in purposeful and fun activities/programmes
Requirements
1. Must hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and a good standard of education
2. Experience of direct working, planning and delivering a range of activities and opportu...