MAIN DUTIES
To engage in reflective practice and work in accordance with our psychoanalytic and group relations model and integrate this into practice.
To work in accordance to and to support the Therapeutic Home Manager in ensuring compliance Policies and Procedures, the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) including the Quality Standards, Therapeutic Community Standards and also the Therapeutic Placement Plans for the children.
To be aware that it is through the children’s direct experiences of relationships with caring consistent and thoughtful adults that they will be able to both change, develop and grow. The task is therefore, as adults, is to actively provide the children with this type of relationship. (Therefore we ask for a commitment of at least 2 years for this role)
To be interested, responsive and understanding to the children’s behaviours
To ensure the children are appropriately safeguarded
To be instrumental in overseeing the development
EXPERIENCE
At least two years of childcare experience.
Experience of caring for children in a residential setting.
Experience of working with physically & emotionally challenging behaviour.
Must have a level 3 in Diploma in Residential Childcare or a level 5 is desirable.
Please send across your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity and we will be in touch for a friendly chat and more details.