Contract: Casual
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Salary: £11.52 per hour
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our established Residential Team at Bay View on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. You'll be working in one of our family-feel children's homes in Carnforth or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home. This opportunity allows you flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.
Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. You will support in providing a safe, secure, homely, and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home, progressively improving their lives. All our homes are rated either 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, so we need individuals to continue improving and developing the quality, image, and reputation of the Home.
You must be over 21 years of age and hold a full UK driving license. It is also a requirement that you hold a Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People.
Principal Accountabilities
* To carry out duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker to consistently exceed the National Standards laid down by Ofsted.
* To ensure that the highest possible standard of childcare is provided to the children who are resident in the Home.
* To purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the Home.
* To build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with family, friends, and any other external bodies, as requested by the Registered Manager.
* To contribute to a culture of trust and mutual respect among all involved in the Home, both children and staff.
The Provision of Childcare
* Contribute to the development of high-quality care plans for each young person.
* Adhere to all legal requirements, Ofsted standards, and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare at all times.
* Religiously note and communicate any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities, and other relevant parties to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
* Ensure the Home is kept clean, tidy, safe, and secure at all times.
* Build constructive and trusting relationships with the children in the Home, ensuring a full understanding of their personal background and individual needs.
* Be approachable, friendly, and professional, proactively engaging with the children to create an open, positive, and inclusive environment.
* Work proactively and constructively with the children to build relationships, enhance their quality of life, and lay foundations for future personal success.
* Actively supervise the children and look for signs of unease, frustration, and unhappiness, engaging with them as necessary.
* Manage and de-escalate any conflict situations that may arise, in line with Bay View Childcare policies and procedures.
* Proactively communicate all issues and concerns relating to the children to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, and Shift Leader.
* Conduct risk assessments for all new activities as requested.
* Carry out pre-activity assessments for existing activities to ensure safe and effective operation.
* Be actively involved in activities with the children, engaging with them as a good parent would.
* Discharge all responsibilities as a 'Key Worker', ensuring that all children are treated as individuals.
* Maintain regular and constructive communication with the family and friends of the children for whom you are the 'Key Worker'.
* Remain positive in participation in activities with the children and in sharing personal life experiences.
* Make an active and constructive contribution to reviews of any child for whom you are the 'Key Worker'.
* Follow all company policies and procedures meticulously and complete all necessary paperwork diligently. Understand the reasons for all records that have to be kept and ask questions as needed.
* Ensure the quality of food provided to the children meets pre-agreed food standards.
* Assist with cooking and purchasing of foodstuffs as required.
Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at an enhanced level if successful for the position.
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