Residential Childcare Worker

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Qualification: The post holder will be required to hold the Diploma Level 3 in working with Children and Young People in Residential Care or its equivalent. Or be willing and able to undertake the Diploma Level 3 in working with Children and young people within 6 months of being appointed. Hold an up to date nationally recognised certificate in the use of physical intervention and restraint and as approved by Children’s Residential Service. Hold current and up to date training certificates demonstrating satisfactory completion of mandatory training as required by the Children’s Homes Regulations Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA). Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013).
Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you, or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request. This is a new and exciting opportunity as Manchester City Council are opening a new Children’s home for two young people aged 11-17 years. We are looking for people who believe they have the qualities and skills needed to support our children who are emotionally challenging and have complex needs.
You will need to be resilient and be able to establish and maintain relationships with young people, to challenge their existing patterns of behaviour. You will help create a culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the young people are paramount, and they are encouraged to develop, mature, and grow. In addition, you will work proactively with other professionals across multi agencies and with parents to assess the young people’s needs and ensure positive outcomes. Good standard of verbal and written communication and ICT is needed. The team will work proactively in maintaining a high level of care for the young people. The team are consistent in their approach whilst working together in order to provide the best possible care to the young people they work with. Manchester City Council has high aspirations for the young people who live in our homes. As well as being able to work flexibly on a rota basis which will include early, late, sleep ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
About the Candidate
There are numerous benefits that Manchester City Council offer to all their employees including career progression, access to Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts and ongoing training and development. The service is committed to the on-going personal development of the staff to meet the needs of the young people.
You must have 12 months experience of working with children, young people, and families. You should also have the NVQ level 3/Diploma in Caring for Children and Young people or will need to commit to complete this qualification.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you, or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Manchester City Council is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, whilst recognising and remembering the sacrifices they have made. The aim of The Armed Forces Covenant is to ensure that the Armed Forces and veterans are not disadvantaged, when applying for vacancies with Manchester City Council. Armed Forces and veterans will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the Minimum requirements for the role.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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