Title: Residential Care Practitioner - Children's Care Home
Located in Burton on Trent
Salary of £23,000 (unqualified) to £24000 (qualified), plus sleep in's are paid at an additional £60 per sleep
Our successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
• Previous experience in children's care home roles is essential
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Must have valid Right To Work in the UK
What do you get in return?
Competitive salary
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Funded training
Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
Birthday rewards scheme
Employee recognition rewards scheme
Funded DBS and Update Service
28 Days per year annual leave
Incremental holiday increases after 1 year
As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:
• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs.
• General house duties and maintenance
• Completing health and safety checks
• Budgeting
• Keyworking
• Advocacy
• Behaviour management
• Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards.
• Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans.
• Adhering to individual risk assessments.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Report writing and attending reviews as required