Residential Childcare Worker

Residential Childcare Worker

Salary

£23,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Greater Manchester

Package

28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with long service - A day off for your birthday and well being days - Training and progression opportunities - Flexible working

Job category/type

Residential

Date posted

18/04/2024

Job description

Who are we?

Our client is a not-for-profit community interest company that provides bespoke wraparound support services and intervention for children, young people, and families who have special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional, and mental health needs at early intervention and outreach level as well as Tier 4 prevention level (Tier 3.5). The ethos as an organisation is to provide better outcomes for children, young people, and their families. We are a Trauma Informed Organisation. We work alongside other professionals and agencies towards our shared vision to achieve a better quality of life for children, young people, and their families that fall between the gaps in our system.

On the hunt for a career that's fulfilling and rewarding?

We're on the lookout for individuals who enjoy working with children, young people, and their families. If you're resilient, caring, and ready to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work with children & young people with either/or special educational needs, disabilities social/emotional, and mental health needs who may present challenging behaviour because of previously unmet needs. You will strive to achieve positive outcomes, offering support to both the young person and their families with any concerns they may have. Additionally, you'll bring expertise in empowering professionals and families to better understand and meet the needs of the young person.

In your new role you will

• Promote good childcare practices and create a caring environment aligned with the companies values.
• Assist in devising and implementing individual care programmes in accordance with the philosophy of the home.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals to ensure effective communication and teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with young people, fostering self-esteem, confidence, and a child-friendly atmosphere in the home.
• Assist young people with daily routines, including light household tasks and snack preparation.
• Organise and participate in purposeful activities with young people onsite and offsite.
• Undertake escort duties to medical appointments/ police station/Court etc.
• Implement Missing from Home Protocol if required.
• Maintain regular observations of young people in adherence to home policies and procedure.
• Undertake building security checks in strict adherence to home policies and procedures.
• Comply with the policy of Health and Safety at work which includes fire safety precautions.
• Accurately complete all relevant records and files in accordance with Statutory requirements and home policies
• Understand the managerial structure and maintain regular communication regarding the care of young people.
• Ensure that anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices are maintained throughout the company.
• Participate in training, attend staff meetings, and assist with home functions including administration duties.
• Take personal responsibility for professional growth and training.
• Ensure the compliance of regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED and CQC requirements.
• Participate in and action all risk assessment and management strategies for individual young people, including the use of de-escalation and prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA). This may involve physical intervention when necessary to ensure safety after exhausting all other options.

What do you need to succeed in your new role?

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification). Preferably started or completed or competent with qualifications and able to complete level 3 in residential care.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised for the manager’s review.
• Resilience, motivation, and determination.
• An ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations.
• Significant experience in Residential Childcare care environments (minimum 2 years ideally
• Must have worked with challenging behaviour.

If you have relevant experience and think you're a good fit for this position, apply below or contact Mary directly :

07771361105

Mary@coregroup.org.uk