We are currently for a Residential Childcare Worker, o take a lead role in a team providing a flexible range of services to children, families and service users across a range of settings (eg. residential, day care, special schools and community). Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced DBS and a full driving licence as travel across the county will be required. About the Role: Prepare, implement and review individual Care Plans and liaise with birth families, social workers and other professionals, e.g. education and health services. Act as ‘key worker’ to individual service users where required. Encourage service users to develop independence and manage emotional and behavioural difficulties. Work positively with children and young people presenting emotional and behavioural difficulties and safeguard them from harm. Undertake risk assessments and risk management strategies. Be prepared to engage in positive handling. Supervise the administration of medication and use of specialised equipment. Keep accurate medication records in accordance with Departmental policy. To maintain health and safety for self and others in the performance of duties in accordance with the Department’s Health and Safety policies. Participate in a working rota designed to meet the needs of the service and contribute to positive working relationships within the team. Undertake sleeping-in duties on a rota basis when required. About you: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Hold QCF level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s workforce (NVQ3). Ability to engage with children and young people and manage behavioural and emotional difficulties. Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the care, education, health and development of children and young people. Substantial experience of providing direct care for children and young people. Sound experience of working with service users with learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour. Flexible to work the hours necessary to meet the needs of the service. If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250 Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.