Job Summary
To join a team offering comprehensive residential services for children and young people aged between 8-18 years. Our aim being to ensure the physical, social, emotional care and development of the young people at the establishment.
General Duties
1. To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are maintained at all times.
2. To support the staff team in all aspects of the establishment's operation.
3. To maintain positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the establishment.
4. To provide a safe, warm and supportive environment to our young people.
5. To maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young person.
6. To be involved in the implementation of care plans.
7. To assist in the provision of reports when required.
8. To attend review and planning meetings when required.
9. To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
10. To participate in the general activities of the establishment and to use any personal skills to maximize opportunities for each resident.
11. To make outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment.
12. To undertake delegated household duties as required.
13. To undertake regular supervision sessions as required.
14. To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
15. To accept responsibility for such monies as may be required in the carrying out of your duties.
16. To undertake sleeping-in duties as required.
17. To comply with the policies, procedures and practices of the establishment.
18. To respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment.
19. To be available to cover staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies.
20. To provide a positive role model for colleagues and young people.
21. To deal with telephone inquiries and undertake administrative duties as required (e.g., log books, daily information sheets, accident book, incident forms, population returns, etc.).
22. To maintain case file records, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits, and the implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan.
23. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager.
24. To play a key role in ensuring that young people receive safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led support that meets their individual needs and helps them achieve positive outcomes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Pay: £24,192.00-£32,112.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker
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