Residential Care Worker

Exciting opportunity for a Residential Care Worker working with children and young people in the Greater Manchester / Salford area.
Working in Residential Care requires patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of the individuals you serve. It can be a challenging yet highly rewarding career path.
Do you have a natural ability to care for people? We are looking for anyone who has experience or is just looking for a new career as full training and working towards qualifications will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a Positive Environment:
• Foster a positive and nurturing environment for the children and young people.
• Create opportunities for recreational activities, social interaction, and personal development.
• Ensure home is kept clean and tidy / complete laundry and cooking tasks.
• Individualised Care Plans:
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for each child or young person.
• Regularly review and update plans to ensure they meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Collaboration with Educational Professionals:
• Work closely with educational professionals to support the child or young person's academic progress.
• Attend school meetings and collaborate with teachers to address any educational challenges.
• Family Involvement:
• Facilitate and encourage family involvement and contact, in line with the child or young person's well-being.
• Provide support and guidance to families when necessary.
• Understanding the PACE Model:
• Continuously deepen your understanding of the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) model of care.
• Apply PACE principles in your interactions with children and young people to build positive relationships.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with OFSTED and quality care standards.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation to track progress and highlight any concerns.
• Behavioural Management:
• Collaborate with professionals to develop and implement effective behavioural management strategies.
• Provide consistent and positive reinforcement for good behaviour.
• Life Skills Development:
• Actively support and teach young people independent living skills.
• Encourage and assist them in acquiring skills that contribute to their long-term independence.
• Assist the child or young person with attending appointments.
• Training and Professional Development:
• Regularly participate in relevant training sessions to enhance your skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Communication and Advocacy:
• Effectively communicate the needs and progress of children and young people. Facilitate meetings for them to express their views, wishes & feelings.
• Act as an advocate for the children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Promote choice and involvement.
• Equal Opportunities and Diversity:
• Promote diversity and equal opportunities in all aspects of care and support.
• Ensure that services are inclusive and accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of all individuals in the care setting.
• Report and address any safety concerns promptly.
• Child-Centered Approach:
• Keep the needs and expectations of children and young people at the forefront of decision-making and daily activities.
• Continuously seek feedback from them to improve the quality of care provided.
• Deliver Key work sessions to the child young persons.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred – but not required.
• Level 3 or 4 Children, Young people, and family practitioner equivalent – or willing to work towards
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence – preferred but not essential
• Ability to pass enhanced DBS check.
• Strong communication / documenting skills

We put our Children and Young people’s needs and expectations at the heart of all we do. We expect our employees to have a full understanding of those needs and expectations, so that we can provide the best quality of care and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £12.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have the ability to pass an enhanced DBS check?
• Does your resume show all jobs since leaving education?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• qualification suitable for the role (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RCW1