Summary
The residential care worker role is to provide quality care for children and young people. When on shift you will have initial responsibilities for monitoring and supervision of staff and take responsibility for the daily support, and guidance of colleagues whilst ensuring the welfare and care of the young people.
Wage
Competitive
Sleeps will be paid in addition to this at the rate of £50 per Sleep, working an average of between 6-10 sleeps per month.
Training course
Children, young people and families manager (level 5)
Hours
Your contracted by the monthly rota and will include weekend-work, sleep-ins (see below hours will be 35 – 40 hours per week - (full time) Actual hours are determined) and one full weekend off per month
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* To contribute to the normal development of the young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of appropriate activities and a consistent caring adult role model
* To be sensitive to the needs of individual young people, taking account of race, language, religion, sexuality and culture
* To talk and listen to young people, monitoring their behaviour and recording significant features
* To contribute to and implement care plans, participate in reviews and other meetings as required and ensuring LAC documentation is up to date and changed when appropriate i.e. after a statutory review
* To promote working in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and any other appropriate persons important to that young person
* To provide additional support and comfort to young people who are under stress or suffering from anxiety
* To identify and implement boundaries necessary to modify unacceptable behaviour of young people
* To be alert to signs of distress or abuse and to ensure that the young people are monitored and protected
* To encourage young people when appropriate to carry out physical tasks i.e. washing, shopping and budgeting
* To contribute to the development of service provision
* Undertake any other duties that may be required
* To promote and build positive relationships with children and young people, their families, and professionals
* To work and provide care in accordance to regulatory requirements and guidelines
* Be proactive in organising activities supporting the needs of children and young people
* To encourage and support building a positive support network for children and young people
Where you’ll work
5 IVY PLACE
BRADFORD
BD2 2BA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ACACIA TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Children, young people and families manager (level 5)
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course contents
Your training plan
Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5.
In house training, together with the support from a tutor from Acacia training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
* pass (grade pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach Self-motivated and a positive nature Self-organisation skills Sensitive and reflective Calmness Honesty and reliability Ability to listen and empathise Ability to assess risks Flexible Commitment to ongoing training