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They are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children in their care. This is their primary aim; to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports the safety, growth, and development of the children under their care. Their caregiving approach is influenced by the PACE model underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Their relationships with children are informed by an attachment and trauma-informed approach, as they believe these approaches best explain human growth and development and their response to adverse circumstances. Their staff are trained in attachment and trauma-informed approaches, influencing their understanding of the children’s behaviours and supporting their engagement with them from initial assessment through to review and evaluation of intervention. Their commissioned therapeutic partnership with Enabling Hope supports the development of their children and staff teams through direct work and consultations.
Purpose:
The Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker (NRCW) is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of the children are met consistently to a high standard. The NRCW will comply fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with the organization’s policies, procedures, and practices. Under the direction of the management team, the NRCW will deliver therapeutic caregiving. The NRCW will work on a night shift pattern, but may also include days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties, and subject to risk assessment – lone working.
Accountability:
Waking Night Staff are directly accountable to the Deputy and Registered Manager.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
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Leadership:
- Implement the organization's Policies, Procedures, and Practice regarding safeguarding and child protection.
- Deliver the organisation's Approach to childcare.
- Engage in probation, induction, supervision, staff meetings, learning and development, and appraisal.
- Model professional conduct in all aspects of the role.
- Work in partnership with social workers, education, police, health, probation, and all other professionals in line with children's needs and interests.
Health & Safety:
- Implement the Health & Safety policies.
- Undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
- Ensure that all incidents/accidents are recorded and reported according to procedures.
- Undertake fire drills and tests in accordance with the procedure and record the necessary data.
Other Duties:
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Deputy or Registered Manager commensurate with the post.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join their professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam on 0113 318 0595 or samuel@sgscare.co.uk
