Organisation
www.onehome.care ( Safe Homes For Vulnerable Children | One Home Care )
One Home Care is an organisation providing residential childcare services across England. We currently have 8 children's homes in the process of opening in the Midlands and Northwest. Our ethos as a company is to provide consistent and person-centered care that 'gets the balance right' in regard to delivering care and supporting our teams. We want to create environments where both children and carers can flourish as we keep care delivery at the centre of our recruitment and staff welfare strategies.
Position: Residential Support Worker
Responsible To: Registered Manager
Location: Leyland
Salary: up to £33,385 plus £1000 sickness Bonus, £1000 signing on bonus for qualified staff (payable after successful probation)
Job Purpose:
To apply the home’s Statement of Purpose and to provide high standards of care to children living in the home, who may have experienced traumatic life experiences and may present with emotional or behavioural problems, and to help them reach their full potential.
To help establish, maintain and develop a suitable home environment which provides young people with a calm and relaxed group living experience conducive to emotional security, personal happiness, and growth.
To provide effective safeguarding for the children/ young people in our care and to take a share of responsibility for the safe supervision of our young people by exercising adequate control in line with our policies and legal requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Caring for the children/ young people
* To strive to build positive relationships with each child/ young person at the home.
* To promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any child/ young person, colleague, or other individual.
* To use and promote the principles of Trauma-Informed care and of ‘Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy’ (PACE) in everyday working.
* To be responsible as a Key Worker for young people undertaking casework, report writing, and initiating and implementing care plans.
* To value and nurture each child/ young person as an individual with talents, strengths and abilities that can develop over time.
* To take an interest in all aspects of the young person’s life, health, and well-being; and to ensure that individual needs are met.
* To treat each child/ young person with dignity and respect.
* To help each child/ young person to express their views, wishes and feelings; and advocate for each child/ young person when needed.
* To contribute to ensuring that key stages in the stay of a young person such as admission and discharge, are managed properly with sensitivity.
* Where appropriate, and as agreed with Management, to offer on-going contact or support to young people that have left the organisation.
* To support each child/ young person’s therapy (facilitating appointments, assisting with homework, encouraging discussions, and practicing therapeutic strategies) as required.
* To support children/ young people to enjoy and achieve both at home and within the local community.
* To promote development of positive relationships with peers and adults.
* To actively promote and support each child/ young person’s education, training, or employment.
* To help each child/ young person to develop resilience and skills that prepare them for adulthood.
* To support and encourage children/ young people to participate in decision making and planning of their futures.
* To ensure that the children / young people are provided with a suitable, safe and healthy routine in line with their age, development and care needs.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
* To recognise, respond, record, and refer any safeguarding concerns in line with the home’s Safeguarding Policy.
* To work in line with each child/ young person’s risk assessment and behaviour management plans.
* To maintain an Enhanced Disclosure Check and inform your manager immediately should your circumstances change.
Training, Supervision & Development
* To promote the philosophy and objectives of the organisation.
* To have attained the Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare; or a qualification that the registered provider considers to be equivalent.
* To engage with the personal training and development plan and undertake any other training and professional development as directed by the registered provider.
* To have good working knowledge of and comply with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
* To engage in monthly supervision sessions with the named supervisor.
* To attend and actively participate in staff meetings as appropriate.
Communication
* To respect and maintain the confidential nature of the work.
* To record any incidents in line with the home’s Incident Reporting Policy.
* To participate in multi-agency meetings as required.
* To deal with email and telephone enquiries in a professional manner and ensure that all enquiries are passed to the appropriate person.
* To maintain a professional liaison and co-operate with external agencies concerned with the welfare of the children/ young people.
Administration
* To contribute to children/ young people’s placement plans and risk assessments.
* To maintain the children/ young people’s care files.
* To maintain accurate records; and ensure that all records held within the house are signed, as per legislation requirements.
* To contribute to report writing as required.
* To manage any financial transactions for the home as directed by management.
Other
* To work flexible hours in response to the needs of the young people.
* To contribute to cleaning and maintenance at the home.
* To ensure that health and safety regulations are complied with.
* To ensure that the home environment is maintained to promote a sense of order and safety.
* To report immediately to management any major structural problems with the house.
* To maintain the vehicle in a safe condition.
* To participate in the general activities of the home.
* To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
The above job description does not include or define all tasks. The registered provider reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.20-£13.80 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Signing bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Diploma level 3 in residential childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Residential Care Worker - Leyland
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