Interaction Health and Social Care are looking for Therapeutic Care Workers for a Children's Service.
YOU MUST HAVE A LEVEL 3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE. YOU MUST BE A DRIVER.
NO SPONSORS OR STUDENTS.
Main Responsibilities
1. Working under the direction of the Residential Care Manager to actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education, and development of young people is promoted. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure that the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
2. To embrace the home's therapeutic ethos in line with the community of communities standards and guidelines and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
3. To actively contribute to the delivery of a nurturing, homely, safe, accepting, and caring therapeutic environment in which children and young people can learn their self-esteem and confidence.
4. Work proactively with the team within daily routines and agreed structures of the house, including day-to-day parenting responsibilities, undertaking daily household responsibilities such as domestic tasks (cleaning, washing, ironing, etc.), cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, planning the day, and participation in activities (including physical activities such as sports) with the young people. Support in the school environment, in lessons with the young people, and with homework, etc.
5. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure an appropriate programme of activities is in place and work with the young people's care plan to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of parenting the young people. Support and facilitate contact with family members where appropriate.
6. To work collectively with team members in using effective care practices, de-escalating and diversionary strategies, and recognizing techniques to manage behavior. Consistently act in accordance with the company's Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording takes place.
7. To effectively safeguard children by being familiar with identifying abuse, reporting all elements of abuse, and complying with any prescribed actions or processes related to safeguarding investigations.
8. To follow and act in accordance with all relevant aspects of legislation, regulation, and the company's Policies and Procedures. Ensure an understanding of how such issues are interpreted and followed in practice, keeping up to date with changes as they occur.
9. Undertake and ensure all electronic and paper recording systems are completed on a daily basis whilst on shift in line with the company's recording protocols. Participate in handovers, team meetings, etc.
10. Work in a non-discriminatory manner supporting the differing cultural, racial, and religious needs of the young people. Work constructively with colleagues and young people to enhance the positive values of working with different, challenging attitudes and practices, which are inappropriate or unacceptable within the ethos of the house.
11. To fully abide by and follow the company's Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective working practices for the staff, young people, and people visiting the house.
12. Take responsibility for a designated area of work or practice development as directed by the Team Manager.
13. In conjunction with the Home Manager and team, develop a positive public profile of the service ensuring good communication and relationships, and that staff represent the service in a professional way.
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